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Feb. 4, 2024

50th Regional Support Group’s best warriors compete

Nine Florida Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to units within to the 50th Regional Support Group (RSG) reported to Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida, to compete at the brigade level of the Best Warrior Competition (BWC) on Feb. 1,

Feb. 4, 2024

202nd RED HORSE hosts annual contingency exercise

The Florida Air National Guard’s 202nd RED HORSE Squadron conducted the FEBEX24 exercise Feb. 2-3 to assess and enhance the readiness of its members. Airmen assigned to the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Civil Engineer Squadron and 125th Medical

Feb. 1, 2024

3/20th holds Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation at Camp Blandin...

Following December’s Special Forces Readiness Evaluation, candidates from all over the country traveled back January 25th-28th for the second phase: Special Forces Conditioning and Preparation. There are multiple areas of participation that

Jan. 21, 2024

50th Regional Support Group conducts change of command ceremony

Army Brig. Gen. William Temple transferred his command of the 50th Regional Support Group to Army Col. Jeremey Davis during a change of command ceremony in Homestead, Florida, on Jan. 21, 2024.

Jan. 7, 2024

Florida Guard Soldier helps train Ukrainian forces, receives award from ...

Army Sgt. Iuliia Nichols, a culinary specialist assigned to the Florida Army National Guard’s (FLARNG) 927th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB), received Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Award for her contributions in training Ukrainian soldiers

NEWS AROUND THE NATIONAL GUARD

U.S. Soldiers and Airmen with the New York National Guard participated in the Danish Ruck March at Camp Smith Training Site, near Peekskill, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2026. Thousands of military service members competed across the world in this virtual in-person event and 211 participated in the event at Camp Smith. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Rothwyn.

New York Guardsmen Earn Danish Military March Ribbon

By Sgt. 1st Class Sebastian Rothwyn, | Sept. 4, 2026

CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. — Two hundred and eleven New York National Guard

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Lindsey Horton, a personnelist assigned to conduct contingency operations for the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group, assists with tent setup during exercise Patriot 2026 at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wisconsin, Aug. 20, 2026. Patriot 26, an Air National Guard-hosted exercise, brings together about 1,000 Airmen and Soldiers from National Guard units across 35 states, along with federal, state and local agencies, to enhance domestic response readiness and interagency coordination during large-scale emergencies. Photo by Senior Airman Angelee Barnett.

Kentucky Guard Builds Portable Air Base for Patriot 26

By Senior Airman Angelee Barnett, | Sept. 4, 2026

VOLK FIELD, Wis. – Members of the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Contingency Response Group

Montana National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, U.S. Pacific Air Forces personnel and Sri Lankan military members take part in disaster response subject matter expert exchanges during Atlas Angel II in Sri Lanka, September 2026. Participants shared techniques in urban search and rescue, landslide response, casualty evacuation and other emergency response capabilities. The Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program strengthens long-term relationships through shared expertise, mutual learning and continued cooperation between partners. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey.

Montana Guard, Sri Lanka Partners Strengthen Disaster Response Capabilities

By Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey, | Sept. 4, 2026

KATUNAYAKE, Sri Lanka – Montana National Guard Soldiers and Airmen joined Sri Lankan military

Army Gen. Christopher LaNeve, vice chief of staff of the Army, addresses National Guardsmen at the 148th annual conference of the National Guard Association of the United States, Indianapolis, Indiana, Aug. 29, 2026. During his remarks, LaNeve emphasized the Army National Guard’s critical integration and contributions to the Army and Joint Force's missions. Photo by Master Sgt. Sarah M. McClanahan.

Three Components, One Army: LaNeve Stresses Guard’s Role in Army’s New Priorities

By Master Sgt. Sarah McClanahan, | Sept. 3, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS – Army Gen. Christopher LaNeve, vice chief of staff of the Army and acting chief of

U.S. Army Pfc. Nkogun Nya Silnodad, a combat medic assigned to the Massachusetts Army National Guard Medical Detachment, performs manual breathing support for an intubated patient at the Bioskills Lab in Lexington, Massachusetts, Aug. 19, 2026. Medical personnel from across the Massachusetts National Guard, Kenya Defense Forces and Paraguayan Armed Forces practiced critical care interventions present during large-scale combat operations. Photo by Technical Sergeant Lauren Ogburn.

Massachusetts Guard, Paraguay and Kenya Partners Strengthen Critical Care Skills

By Tech. Sgt. Lauren Ogburn, | Sept. 3, 2026

LEXINGTON, Mass. – Medics, nurses and physicians from the Massachusetts National Guard, Paraguayan

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FLNG HIGHLIGHTS

Maj. Gen. Robert Carruthers, left, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jasen Pask , right, award Spc. David Little as the Best Warrior Soldier of the Year at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, March 3, 2024. Best Warrior 2024 is an annually held competition that tests Florida Army National Guard Soldiers mental and physical endurance as they compete against peers. ( U.S. Army photo by Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

FLANG concludes Best Warrior 2024

By Sgt. Neysa Huertas Quinones | March 3, 2024

Best Warrior 2024 is complete, and Staff Sgt. Benjamin Corry, 2-116th Field Artillery Battalion, and Spc. David Little, 2-111th Aviation Regiment, were named the NCO and Soldier Best Warrior award recipients.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Danielewicz, commander of the 125th Medical Group Detachment 1 assumes command of the detachment, during a ceremony March 3, 2023, at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jesse Hanson)

Assumption of Command

By Senior Airman Jesse Hanson | March 3, 2024

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Danielewicz, commander of the 125th Medical Group Detachment 1 assumes command of the detachment, during a ceremony March 3, 2023, at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida.

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Perez, right, receives the Meritorious Service Medal from U.S. Air Force Col. Jarrett Virgil, 16th Air Force Air National Guard advisor to the commander during a retirement ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March 2, 2024. Perez retired after 36
years of service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Brooke Keisler)

Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Perez Retirement Ceremony

By Senior Airman Brooke Keisler | March 2, 2024

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Perez speaks during his retirement ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March 2, 2024. Perez retired after 36 years of service

Florida National Guard Soldiers stand in formation at 83rd Troop Command's change of command ceremony for Col. Jason Hunt, Commander 83rd Troop Command, at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center on March 2nd, 2024. (Photo taken by Mr. Orion Oettel)

83rd Troop Command Change of Command Ceremony

By Mr. Orion Oettel | March 2, 2024

Maj. Gen. Robert Carruthers, Commander of the Florida Army National Guard, presided over the 83rd Troop Command's change of command on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center.

Last Friday, on March 1st, we said farewell to Col. Gray Johnson, 16th Chief of Staff of the Florida Army National Guard.
Maj. Gen. Robert Carruthers presided over the retirement ceremony at historic Cooper Hall on Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, where Col. Johnson's 30 years of service as a Florida Army National Guard soldier were recognized.
Thank you for your inspirational guidance and mentorship, sir, and best wishes in your future endeavors!

Col. Gray Johnson Retirement

By Mr. William Manley | March 1, 2024

Last Friday, on March 1st, we said farewell to Col. Gray Johnson, 16th Chief of Staff of the Florida Army National Guard.