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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

National Guard members stand alongside law enforcement and community partners during the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, or HIDTA, National Awards Ceremony hosted by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, April 2, 2026. The ceremony recognized 10 award-winning investigations supported by federal, state, local and tribal agencies working to disrupt drug trafficking networks across the United States. Courtesy photo by National HIDTA Program.

White House Honors National Guard-Supported Counterdrug Operations

By Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman, | April 9, 2026

ARLINGTON, Va. – The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy recognized National Guard

Members of the 173rd Fighter Wing practice hot pit procedures on the F-35 Lightning II with pilots from the 56th Fighter Wing out of Tucson, Arizona, April 3, 2026, at Kingsley Field, Oregon. Hot Pit procedures are one of many skills members of the 173rd Fighter Wing are developing as they prepare for a future mission. Photo by Airman 1st Class Zach Cook.

Oregon Guard Airmen to Sharpen Readiness, Lethality

By Master Sgt. Daniel Reed, | April 9, 2026

KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – Oregon National Guard Airmen at Kingsley Field will participate in a series

Firefighters from the Port of Laem Chabang participate in subject matter expert exchange with Soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard at the Port of Laem Chabang and Sri Racha Hospital, Thailand, March 7, 2026. Courtesy photo.

Washington Guard, Thai Partners Expand Disaster Response Capabilities

By Joseph Siemandel, | April 9, 2026

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard joined Thai partners for a

Airmen assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing, Vermont Air National Guard, and the 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, walk on the flight line Sept. 25, 2025, at Burlington Air National Guard Base, Vt. The units partnered to train on F-35 operations, enhancing cross-airframe, multi-capable Airmen skills and fifth-generation interoperability. The training ensures Airmen can maintain both the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, improving operational readiness and strengthening collaboration with NATO partners. Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Davis.

Virginia Airmen Strengthen Interoperability Across Platforms

By Staff Sgt. Kellyann Elish, | April 8, 2026

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — In the high-stakes world of fifth-generation warfare, mission

Leaders and planners from across the National Guard gathered alongside industry partners, emergency management officials and subject-matter experts at the Emergency Response Workshop at the Higgins Hotel in New Orleans, March 31-April 2.

National Guard Leaders Strengthen Disaster Response Coordination

By Maj. Darren T. Herring Jr., | April 8, 2026

NEW ORLEANS – More than 200 National Guard leaders, planners and emergency management partners

AG REPORT 2024

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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.