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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 their Panamanian partners conduct medical training during Jungle Operations Training in Panama June 13. The Jungle Operations Training Course-Panama, reestablished in August 2025 at Cristobal Colon, formerly Fort Sherman, is taught by U.S. and Panamanian instructors. Training includes ropes, ruck rafts, survival, medical skills and jungle tactics.

Georgia Guard Soldiers Endure Jungle Operations Training

By Maj. Amanda Russell, | Aug. 21, 2026

MARIETTA, Ga. — High heat, constant humidity, heavy rainfall, dense vegetation, dangerous animals

From left, Sgt. Summer Flores, Spc. Melissa Gomez, Spc. Joel Ocon and Spc. Simon Rupniewski assisted a man involved in a serious motorcycle accident Aug. 10 while the Illinois Army National Guard’s North Riverside-based 708th Medical Company (Ground Ambulance) was training during Northern Strike at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center in Michigan. Courtesy photo.

Illinois Guard Medics Aid Injured Motorcyclist During Northern Strike

By Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton, | Aug. 21, 2026

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Four Illinois Army National Guard medics showed what it means to be “Always

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jack Heintz, a crew chief with the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Maintenance Squadron, describes the capabilities of an HC-130J Combat King II to Swedish Air Force Cpl. Wincent Enhörning, a helicopter mechanic, at Malmen Air Base in Linköping, Sweden, Aug. 20, 2026. New York National Guard members are in Sweden for events surrounding the Swedish Air Force’s centennial Jubilee and engagements through the Department of War National Guard State Partnership Program. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.

National Guard, Sweden Celebrate 100 Years of Swedish Air Force

By Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman, | Aug. 21, 2026

LINKÖPING, Sweden — U.S. Soldiers and Airmen with the New York and South Dakota National Guard

Members of the Massachusetts National Guard move floor tiles during construction and renovation work at Centro de Entrenamiento Conjunto de Operaciones de Paz (CECOPAZ), the Joint Peace Operations Training Center, in Asunción, Paraguay, July 16, 2026. Massachusetts National Guard engineers worked alongside Paraguayan military counterparts to upgrade facilities in preparation for Fuerzas Comando 2026, supporting the State Partnership Program between Massachusetts and Paraguay. Photo by Senior Airman Gadiel Concepcion Adorno.

Massachusetts Guard, Paraguay Prepare Sites for Fuerzas Comando 2026

By Senior Airman Gadiel Concepcion Adorno, | Aug. 21, 2026

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — More than 50 Soldiers and Airmen from the Massachusetts National Guard

An EMAC coordinator and an Indiana National Guard representative work together during an exercise at the EMAC Coordinator and National Guard Workshop in Indianapolis Aug. 12-13. The workshop provided an opportunity for EMAC coordinators and National Guard representatives from across the country to build relationships and refine best practices in emergency response. Courtesy photo.

National Guard, Civilian Partners Synchronize Disaster Response in Workshop

By Capt. Robert Dunn | Aug. 20, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS — When disaster strikes, states often depend on National Guard forces from beyond their

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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.