Recently, #Soldiers from 1-111th General Aviation Support Battalion worked with local first responders to practice emergency recovery of a downed aircraft on Camp Blanding. The scenario required rescue efforts to be conducted in low-light conditions on unknown terrain.
Crash Response TrainingRecently, #Soldiers from 1-111th General Aviation Support Battalion worked with local first responders to practice emergency recovery of a downed aircraft on Camp Blanding. The scenario required rescue efforts to be conducted in low-light conditions on unknown terrain.
Posted by Florida National Guard on Friday, April 20, 2018
April 28th is National Prescription #DrugTakeBackDay. The Florida National Guard Counter Drug is teaming up with local law enforcement and drug prevention coalitions to combat opioid addiction. Bring your unused prescription medication to one of the collection locations.
Service Spotlight: Dual ServiceWhat do you want to be when you grow up?You DON'T have to choose between a soldier and a firefighter. U.S. Army Master Sgt. Tom Farrington is both. This Indiana Guardsman, has served more than 30 years in The National Guard and 20 years with the Indianapolis Fire Department. #BeyondtheUniform #KnowYourMil
Posted by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) on Monday, April 16, 2018
We do it for our childrenOur Army kids are amazing, don't you agree? The U.S. Army celebrates the Month of the Military Child, and these incredible members of our Army Family. Our Army kids face and overcome unique challenges everyday, and they provide our Soldiers with the inspiration to get the job done, accomplish the mission and come back home. Were you an Army kid or do you have one now?
Posted by U.S. Army on Saturday, April 14, 2018
General Joseph L. Lengyel
I have lived through the transformation of The National Guard to a combat-tested and experienced operational force that works seamlessly with the U.S. Army and the United States Air Force. We are witnessing the best National Guard in our history -- but there is more to be done. Read my 2019 Posture Statement ...
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It's not hurricane season yet, but Florida National Guard Soldiers are already preparing to support civilian authorities in case a storm threatens the state again in the coming months. Always Ready, Always There!
We are so proud of all your Florida #Guardsmen do to keep our nation safe, both overseas and within our borders. Godspeed to the #Soldiers of the 164th Air Defense Artillery Brigade as they leave their loved ones for a year-long mission defending the skies above the Capitol. #FLNGAlwaysThere
We bid farewell today to the #Soldiers of the 50th Regional Support Group (RSG)'s 260th Military Intelligence Battalion during a departure ceremony in Miami. They will deploy to aid U.S. Central Command in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
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Raising the bar
#ICYMI Capt. Ashley Sorensen, an adjutant for 71st Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) holds the world record for the fastest mile in a bomb disposal suit.
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#FLNG will partner with a number of local experts to discuss the opioid crisis and its effect on St. Johns County next Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the St. Johns County Administration Building. #AlwaysReadyAlwaysThere
Recently, Second Lt. Gabrielle Magnanti from the Florida National Guard Counterdrug Civil Operations team, in partnership with the Monroe County Coalition and Keys to Be the Change, Inc., spoke to students from Coral Shores High School about Gateway drugs, addiction and the hazards associated with each. The Monroe County Coalition hopes the discussion will improve the school’s knowledge and perception of substance use, while also improving resiliency, refusal and coping skills within the student population. The Civil Operations Program views the anti-drug briefing as an opportunity to expand the coalition’s community outreach and assist them in the development of new prevention efforts.
Today area residents and current serving National Guard members united at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center to honor #VietnamVeterans and thank them for their service and sacrifice. #NationalVietnamVeteransDay
Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper
We are considering several initiatives — from a new physical fitness regime to reforming and extending basic training — in order to ensure our young men and women are prepared for the rigors of high-intensity combat.
Calculating the FutureThe next time you use your GPS, remember Gladys West. Her pioneering work with Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division helped make satellite navigation possible. #WomensHistoryMonth #KnowYourMil
Posted by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) on Saturday, March 24, 2018
Today, the Florida National Guard welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Lanham as the new CSM of the #FLARNG as we said farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Mendez during the change of responsibility at Historic Saint Francis Barracks. To Command Sgt. Maj. Mendez, our #Soldiers thank you for your more than 30 years of service and wish you well in retirement. To Command Sgt. Maj. Lanham, we look forward to your guidance and mentorship as you take the FLARNG into the future!
Our #Guard #Family is so grateful for support from our civilian employers! At the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award Breakfast in Jacksonville this morning, our #Guardsmen opened the event by presenting the colors. A few of our #Soldiers nominated their employers for the Patriot Award, which recognizes employers who ensure their Guard and #Reserve component employees are supported during their calls to service.
