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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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Interior electrician Spc. Derrick Dawson, assigned to Wyoming Army National Guard’s 307th Engineer Utilities Detachment, carries wooden planks during a two-week Innovative Readiness Training project providing military engineer training while helping construct homes for local residents in Cheyenne, Wyoming, May 9, 2026. Partnered with Habitat for Humanity, the project is part of the Department of War Innovative Readiness Training program, which allows military units to support community organizations while conducting mission-essential engineer training. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Cesar Rivas.

Wyoming Guard Engineers, Habitat for Humanity Partner to Build Homes

By Sgt. 1st Class Cesar Rivas, | May 12, 2026

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Soldiers assigned to the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 307th Engineer Utilities

Participants of Cyber Yankee 2026 participate in a training exercise prior to the start of the practical exercise portion of the event at Camp Nett, Niantic, Connecticut, May 11, 2026. Cyber Yankee is the National Guard’s premier annual regional cyber training exercise, linking military cyber warriors with cyber experts from local utility companies to collaborate and train together on how to respond to credible cyber threats against critical infrastructure. Photo by Spc. Emmanuel Gibson.

Connecticut Guard Strengthens Preparedness, Hosts Cyber Yankee

By Timothy Koster, | May 11, 2026

NIANTIC, Conn. – The Connecticut National Guard is hosting Cyber Yankee 2026, the National Guard’s

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation Battalion, Washington Army National Guard conducts a water bucket drop during wildfire response training with Central Pierce Fire and Rescue near Puyallup, Wasington, May 7, 2026. The training prepares aviation crews and firefighters to coordinate aerial firefighting operations during Washington’s wildfire season. Photo by Capt. Andrew Phommavongsay.

Washington Guard Strengthens Readiness for Wildfire Season

By Capt. Andrew Phommavongsay, | May 11, 2026

PUYALLUP, Wash. – In preparation for Washington’s upcoming wildfire season, aviation crews assigned

Maj. Erika B. Page, an emergency medicine physician assigned to the 158th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Arizona Army National Guard, presents her award as the U.S. Army Honoree of the 2026 Hero of Military Medicine Award, sponsored by the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, during the awards ceremony on May 7, 2026, at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C. The annual Heroes of Military Medicine awards recognize outstanding contributions by senior leaders, medical professionals and civilians working in the Department of Defense. Photo by Spc. Deliah Cottle.

Arizona Guard Physician Honored for Heroism During Jordan Attack

By Spc. Deliah Cottle, | May 11, 2026

PHOENIX – Maj. Erika B. Page, an emergency medicine physician assigned to the Arizona Army National

U.S. Army Capt. Nicholas LeBeau, a nurse with the Vermont Army National Guard, assists Senegalese medical providers while closing an incision following an emergency cesarean section during a multinational medical readiness exercise, or MEDREX, in Ziguinchor, Senegal, May 6, 2026. Conducted during African Lion 2026, or AL26, the MEDREX highlights the Vermont National Guard’s Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program relationships with Senegal and Austria while bringing together medical personnel from the United States, Senegal, Austria and Italy to exchange medical knowledge and strengthen multinational readiness capabilities in resource-constrained environments. AL26 is U.S. Africa Command's largest annual joint exercise, designed to strengthen collective security capabilities of the U.S., African nations and global allies. Co-led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, or SETAF-AF, from April 20 to May 8, 2026, and hosted in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, AL26 involves over 5,600 personnel from more than 40 nations, using innovation to drive partner-led regional security. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Christy L. Sherman.

African Lion 2026 Brings Vermont National Guard State Partnership Program Partners Together for MEDREX in Senegal

By Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman, | May 11, 2026

ZIGUINCHOR, Senegal – Military medical personnel from Senegal, the United States, Austria and Italy

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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.