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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. Air Force emergency management specialists, Air National Guard, practice land navigation during CHOP North 26, April 17, 2026, at Volk Field, Camp Douglas, Wis. CHOP North 26 provides the opportunity for Airmen to come together and conduct multi-capability training. Photo by Master Sgt. Mary Greenwood.

Multi-State Air Guard Units Train at CHOP North 2026

By Airman Alec Martin, | April 24, 2026

VOLK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Wis. – More than 50 U.S. Airmen and 13 units from the Air

Alaska Army National Guard CH-47F Chinook aircrew members and National Park Service personnel assigned to Denali National Park and Preserve’s Denali Rescue Team offload equipment at Denali Base Camp on the Kahiltna Glacier, April 14, 2026. The crews delivered more than 5,500 pounds of cargo to support the establishment of base camp operations ahead of the climbing season on Mount McKinley. Photo by Dana Rosso.

Alaska Guard Supports Denali Base Camp Establishment

By Dana Rosso, | April 24, 2026

TALKEETNA, Alaska – An Alaska Army National Guard CH-47F Chinook helicopter lifted off from

A U.S. Army jumpmaster with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment watches U.S. Army paratroopers after the jump from a C-130 Hercules during Joint Airborne/Air Transportability Training with the Connecticut Air National Guard at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., March 26, 2026. The training supported 160th SOAR paratrooper proficiency and enhanced 103rd Airlift Wing aircrew readiness through heavy equipment and container delivery system airdrops. Photo by Capt. Jennifer Kaprielian.

Connecticut Guard Supports Joint Airborne Training

By Capt. Jennifer Kaprielian, | April 24, 2026

EAST GRANBY, Conn. – Airmen from the 103rd Airlift Wing in the Connecticut Air National Guard

The New Mexico Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team rendered planeside honors for U.S. Army Cpl. Richard A. Veal, a New Mexico National Guard Soldier who fought in the defense of Bataan during World War II. Veal returned home to New Mexico April 21, 2026. Photo by Iain Jaramillo.

Remains of New Mexico Guard World War II Veteran Return Home

By Iain Jaramillo, | April 23, 2026

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Army Cpl. Richard A. Veal, a New Mexico National Guard Soldier who fought

U.S. Army Capt. Jamee Finley, left, and 1st Sgt. Paul Jones, right, the company command team for the 150th Maintenance Company, case the colors at the Washoe County Armory in Stead, Nevada, April 18, 2026. The 150th Maintenance Company is deploying to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Photo by Spc. Ahylin Arroyo.

Nevada Guard Maintenance Unit Deploys to Support CENTCOM

By Sgt. Adrianne Lopez, | April 23, 2026

STEAD, Nev. – The 150th Maintenance Company has deployed to the Middle East to support operations in

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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.