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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

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Airmen assigned to the 155th Communications Squadron adjust VHF and UHF radio antennas during a disaster response exercise in Yutan, Nebraska, Sept. 2, 2026. The antennas support a cross-band communications system that allows radios from different teams and responding agencies to communicate with one another, helping establish an interoperable communications network during large-scale emergency response operations. Photo by Master Sgt. Jessica Kind.

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness

By Master Sgt. Jessica Kind, | Sept. 10, 2026

YUTAN, Neb. – About 250 Nebraska National Guard Soldiers and Airmen gathered at the Atlas Readiness

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Poole, a crew chief with C Company, 1st Battalion, 376th Aviation Regiment, Kentucky National Guard, performs prechecks on the aircraft prior to their simulated surveillance mission at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, or CRTC, Wisconsin, during Patriot 26, Aug. 25, 2026. Patriot 26 is an Air National Guard-hosted exercise taking place at Volk Field CRTC that 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 Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane.

Kentucky Guard Strengthens Skills During Patriot 2026

By Capt. Kaitlin Baudendistel, | Sept. 10, 2026

VOLK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Wis. – Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers strengthened their

U.S. Army 1st. Lt. Althea Pittman, Hawaii Army National Guard cyber specialist, engages in computer tasks during a cyber exercise held at the Indonesian Armed Forces Staff and Command School during Super Garuda Shield 26 in Bandung, Indonesia, Sep. 4, 2026. Super Garuda Shield is an annual exercise between the Indonesian National Armed Forces and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities and cooperation. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Orlando Corpuz.

Hawaii Guard, Indonesia Partners Strengthen Cyber Defense Capabilities

By Tech. Sgt. Orlando Corpuz, | Sept. 10, 2026

BANDUNG, Indonesia – Hawaii National Guard and multinational cyber professionals participating in

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jan Mora Rodriguez, center, intel analyst, 125th Operations Support Squadron, 125th Fighter Wing, Florida Air National Guard, runs with student flight members assigned to the 125th Fighter Wing during a fitness assessment at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, Aug. 16, 2026. Student flight members conduct a mock physical fitness test while preparing to depart for Basic Military Training, building the readiness, discipline and confidence needed to begin their Air National Guard service. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Marissa Welker.

Florida Guard’s Student Flight Produces Honor Graduates

By Airman 1st Class Ian Carton, | Sept. 10, 2026

JACKSONVILLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Fla. – A restructured training curriculum and deliberate

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Hunter, assigned to the 110th Wing, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan, discusses the status of discipline briefing with legal professionals from the Armed Forces of Liberia, Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces and Nigerian Armed Forces during an exchange of ideas involving maintaining good order and discipline within the armed forces, in Monrovia, Liberia, Sept. 1, 2026. The engagement focused on the administration of justice, due process, professional ethics and the rule of law, as part of the Department of War National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program. Photo by 1st Lt. Michael Sian.

Michigan Guard, West African Partners Strengthen Ties

By 1st Lt. Michael Sian, | Sept. 9, 2026

MONROVIA, Liberia – Members of the Michigan Air National Guard joined military legal professionals

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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.