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The FL National Guard is comprised of nearly 12,000 members who are committed to serving Florida's citizens & communities. Following, RT & links ≠ endorsement.

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U.S. Army soldiers assigned to Task Force Seminole, 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Florida Army National Guard, conduct a mortar fire mission in the Horn of Africa, Sept. 30, 2026.

The Soldiers conducted the fire mission to maintain mortar proficiency while operationally deployed. (U.S. Army photos by Capt. Dakota Burr. Portions of these images were obscured for operational security.)

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Florida National Guard senior leaders welcomed a Hellenic delegation to Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Florida, Oct. 8, 2026, for tours of training facilities and demonstrations of Florida Guard capabilities.

The visit marked the new partnership between Greece and Florida under the State Partnership Program. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

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CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — The Florida Army National Guard conducted the Academic Skills Improvement Program at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Sept. 18-24, 2026, to help deployed service members supporting the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa mission prepare to take the Armed Forces Classification Test.

To read the full story, written by CPT Dakota Burr, follow this link: https://t.co/VMeVl4YlIC

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Florida Army National Guard soldiers with the 160th Transportation Company, 50th Regional Support Group, share time with their families following a deployment ceremony in Crystal River, Florida, Oct. 18, 2026.

Florida First!

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Florida Army National Guard soldiers with the 1st Squadron, 153rd Cavalry Regiment, and the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team received a warm welcome from senior leaders at Fort Hood, Texas, Oct. 14 and 16, 2026.

The soldiers returned from a peacekeeping mission in Kosovo, where they worked alongside NATO forces and local partners to support regional stability.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. N.W. Huertas)

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Correction: this is 3rd Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. Apologies for any confusion!

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Four lives saved. It's why we do what we do. Florida First!

Soldiers with the Florida National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, received the Florida Distinguished Service Medal for rescuing a family of four from a vehicle rapidly filling with water during Hurricane Isaias response operations.
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Kosovo Force (KFOR) Regional Command-East transferred authority from the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Florida Army National Guard, to the 1st Infantry Division during a ceremony at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, Oct. 12, 2026.

“Above all, relationships matter,” Florida Army National Guard Col. Sam Sargeant, outgoing commander of Kosovo Force (KFOR) Regional Command-East, said. “Trust in our fellow multinational partners, in the Kosovo Police and security organizations, is what makes this mission successful.”

Full story here! → https://t.co/mFuXhkEBjI

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Congratulations, Soldiers!

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Congratulations to the Army National Guard for earning second place in the 2026 @USArmy Best Squad Competition! This squad's performance is a clear indicator of the discipline, teamwork and warfighting excellence our Soldiers bring to every mission.

These Warriors represented the Army Guard at the highest level and exemplified the strength of our operational force.

#AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere

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Here for you now, and always. Florida First!

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State Emergency Response Team partners have been working 24/7 to clear roadways, restore access to impacted communities & ensure residents & emergency personnel can travel safely.

Ongoing efforts include:
▪️ Cut & Toss Operations to quickly clear blocked roads
▪️ Debris Removal to restore access throughout impacted communities
▪️ Roadway Safety Inspections to identify hazards & help ensure safe travel

These efforts are essential to reconnecting communities, restoring access & advancing Hurricane #Isaias recovery. 🤝

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Colonel Jennifer Hunt, commander of the Florida Army  National Guard’s 83rd Troop Command, visits Soldiers  operating a distribution site in DeFuniak Springs in Walton County, Florida. 

With every essential supply handed out, these soldiers offer their neighbors something just as vital: hope and a reminder that they are not alone. Florida First!
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Florida National Guard soldiers are helping communities recover from Hurricane Isaias by distributing water, ice and other essential supplies at points of distribution sites (PODs) throughout the affected areas.

Standing with our neighbors, every step of the recovery. Florida First!

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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John D. Haas, Florida’s adjutant general, tours areas impacted by Hurricane Isaias as the Florida National Guard evaluates mission requirements and begins transitioning responsibilities to civilian authorities.

Always Ready. Always There. Florida First.