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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

Maryland Air National Guard 1st Lt. Parker Herman, a cyberspace operations officer assigned to the 175th Communications Squadron, provides mentorship to Staff Sgt. Brian Bedford and Staff Sgt. John Himpler, nondestructive inspection specialists assigned to the 175th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group Capture the Flag event, Dec. 5, 2025, at Martin State Air National Guard Base, Maryland. The annual event, hosted by the 275th Operations Support Squadron, offered service members across the wing a hands-on, gamified opportunity to explore and strengthen offensive and defensive cybersecurity skills as the wing transitions to an expanded cyber mission. Photo by Staff Sgt. Laura Virtue.

Maryland Guard Cyber Teams Build Momentum in Protecting Statewide Networks

By Staff Sgt. Amber Peck, | Dec. 17, 2025

ARLINGTON, Va. – Maryland National Guard cyber teams are a key part of a statewide task force

Leaders from the Guam and Hawaii National Guards stand alongside Reserve Commanders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines during the 2nd ARRAPI National Convention in Makati City, Dec. 8, 2025. The gathering provided a key opportunity to strengthen the 25-year Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program and share best practices on enhancing reserve force capabilities. Photo by Staff Sgt. Josen Christian Munoz Pascual.

Guam and Hawaii Guards Strengthen Ties at Philippine Reservist Convention

By Staff Sgt. Josen Christian Munoz Pascual, | Dec. 17, 2025

MAKATI CITY, Philippines — Senior leaders from the Guam and Hawaii National Guards joined more than

The 105th Airlift Wing’s C-17 Combined Test Force tests five electric ground power units at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York, Aug. 12, 2025. The C-17 is powered by an external, fuel-powered generator while on the ground, and the Combined Test Force is testing three advanced battery-powered ground power units to determine if they can support the requirements for power during ground operations. Photo by Senior Airman Sarah Post.

New York Air Guard Activates C-17 Combined Test Force

By Senior Airman Sarah Post, | Dec. 17, 2025

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. – This fall, the New York Air National Guard’s 105th Airlift

Soldiers assigned to A Battery, 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, load their gear and board buses following a departure ceremony at the 1-141st Field Artillery Battalion Armory on Jackson Barracks, Dec. 14, 2025. A Battery Soldiers are deploying in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Photo by Capt. Peter Drasutis.

Louisiana Guard Holds Departure Ceremony Before Deployment

By Capt. Peter Drasutis, | Dec. 17, 2025

NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard’s A Battery, 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery

U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Christopher Shannon holds his niece, Grace Shannon, after a homecoming ceremony Dec. 7, 2025, at the University of Cincinnati's Muntz Hall in Blue Ash, Ohio. Nearly 300 airmen assigned to the 123rd Air Control Squadron returned home from a six-month deployment supporting U.S. Air Forces Central Command. Photo by Shane Hughes.

Ohio Guard’s 123rd Air Control Squadron Returns From Deployment

By Shane Hughes, | Dec. 16, 2025

BLUE ASH, Ohio – Nearly 300 Airmen assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 123rd Air Control Squadron

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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.