Capt. Signalda Olario (right), a senior leader in the Volunteer Corps Curacao (VKC), reviews inventory of rescue equipment with Sgt. 1st Class Robby Creech, of the Florida Army National Guard (FLARNG). Members More
A Soldier from the Florida National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) unit, uses a chainsaw to help clear a roadway to More
First Sgt. Albert Wass de Czege and Sgt. Scott Davis from the Florida National Guard's 221st Explosive Ordnance Detachment (shown here in civilian clothes) demonstrate to members of the St. Kitts and Nevis Defe More
Robert Hoyland, USAA Vice President/General Manager in Tampa, accepts the Above and Beyond Award alongside his employee and nominator, Spc. Kyle Byrne, a USSA Member Relationship Specialist, who was recently de More
Florida Governor Rick Scott greets a soldier at Cecil Field, Fla., May 12, 2011, prior to boarding a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter for an orientation flight over Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla. Scott vis More
A soldier from the 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment prepares a CH-47 Chinook helicopter for a night flight at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., May 14. The 1-111th is conducting training at Camp More
A sniper from Guyana ejects a spent round at the FBI “T” shoot event, June 7, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern Command- More
(From right to left) Maj. Geri L. Swarts, Maj. Sidney Hill Jr, Pfc. Zaida Camacho, Col. Michael A. Calhoun, the 50th Area Support Group commander, and Lt. Col. Trey Chauncey, 927th Combat Sustainment Support Ba More
The Florida National Guard's Sgt. 1st Class Wally Marin (left) and Sgt. Fernando Gonzalez were able to reminisce and spend time with family and friends during annual training at a place where they once called h More
Members of the Antiguan defense force practice dressing wounds during a combat lifesaver course given by members of the Florida National Guard's 256th Medical Company. The Florida guardsmen recently traveled to More
A soldier from the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team applies a splint to a simulated fracture during Expert Infantryman Badge testing at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, July 19, 2011. The Florida National More
Staff Sgt. Jerry Harper, a member of the Florida Army National Guard's 779th Engineer Battalion, and his wife, Senior Airman Michelle Harper, a member of the Florida Air National Guard, speak with Aaron Loftn, More
Air Force Capt. David Melear, with the 125th Security Forces Squadron, and Army Warrant Officer Tim Chamberlan, with the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, take part in the annual statewide hurricane preparedne More
A member of the United States team participates in the stress test portion of the Fuerzas Comando compitition, today at the Colombian National Training Center in Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established is 2004, More
A member of the United States team practices for the upcoming stress test portion of the Fuerzas Comando competition, June 2, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center in Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, estab More
Members of the U.S. team practice rowing prior to the water event at Fuerzas Comando 2012, June 3, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored special forces skills competit More
Members of special operations forces from several countries receive a safety briefing prior to the start of weapons familiarization for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center at Fort Tolemaid More
The band for the Colombian Army's non-commissioned officer academy marches onto the field during the rehearsal for Fuerzas Comando, June 5, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern Command More
Competitors from the Dominican Republic cheer on their teammates, June 6, 2012, as they compete in the pull-up portion of the physical fitness event during Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Trainin More
Colombian Defense Minister Juan Carlos Pinzon Bueno, speaks during the opening ceremony for Fuerzas Comando, June 6, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, establish More
A member of the U.S. special operations forces competes in the rifle qualification event for Fuerzas Comando, June 7, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a More
Members of the Guatemalan team run during the 12-mile road march for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 7, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. So More
A Peruvian special operations forces team member fires at a target with his pistol during the critical task No. 2 shooting event, June 8, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerz More
Special operations forces snipers move steadily into the sniper stalk event field, June 9, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Sout More
A member of the special operations forces from Brazil participates in the assault team critical task event for Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 9, 2012. Fue More
Special operations forces snipers scan the horizon for movement, June 9, 2012, during the sniper field shoot for Fuerzas Comando at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, est More
Special operations forces from the Dominican Republic assist one another across the finish line after completing the obstacle course at Fuerzas Comando 2012. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Sout More
A Guatemalan special operations forces team breaches the entry door at the shoot house during the Fuerzas Comando combined assault event, June 10, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemai More
Members of the special operations forces receive a briefing before competing in the obstacle course event during Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 10, 2012. More
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos meets with Colombian special operations forces snipers during a visit to the Fuerzas Comando competition at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June More
U.S. special forces snipers take out their targets during the stress test, June 11, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern Co More
Members of the special operations forces from Brazil participate in the aquatic event portion of Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida, June 11, 2012. Fuerzas Comando, More
A special operations forces sniper fires under the glow of an illumination flare, June 11, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida.Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. South More
Competitors from Costa Rica dart from point to point engaging targets while carrying a 24-kilogram kettle bell for approximately 800 meters to fatigue their muscles during the Fuerzas Comando stress test, June More
A special operations forces sniper from the Bahamas sights his target downrange as his teammate watches for the hit during the stress test portion of Fuerzas Comando 2012 at the Colombian National Training Cent More
Multiple nations jump together at the friendship airborne operation, June 13, 2012, at the Colombian National Training Center on Fort Tolemaida. Fuerzas Comando, established in 2004, is a U.S. Southern Command- More
Members of the Florida National Guard's 44th Civil Support Team, the Brevard County Fire Rescue and Airmen from Patrick Air Force Base participate in the Level A Olympics, an interagency coordination training e More
Maj. Gen. Emmett R. Titshaw Jr., The adjutant general of Florida, affixes a campaign streamer to the unit guidon of the 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group for their actions in support of Operation Endurin More
U.S. Army Col. Grant Slayden, the outgoing commander of the 211th Regiment, shares a laugh with the Assistant Adjutant General of Florida, Maj. Gen. James Tyre and the incoming commander of the 211th Regiment, More
A Cadet participates in a training exercise at Camp Blanding Joint Force Training Center to prepare them for the Leadership Development Assessment Course, April 6, 2013 in Camp Blanding, Fl. The schools that pa More
Lt. Gen. Joseph Lengyel, Vice Chief, National Guard Bureau, is given a visitor's brief by Lt. Col. Michael Ladd, commander of the 44th Civil Support Team, at Camp Blanding Joint Traing Center, Starke, Fla., loc More
Service members are briefed about the current status of a mock hurricane during operation Vigilant Guard at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center May 19, 2013. The Vigilant Guard - Fla. exercise is a component of More
Flagler County Fire Rescue members work together in a search and rescue operations scenario during the exercise Vigilant Guard at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Starke, Fla., May 19, 2013. (U.S. Army p More
Col. Dos Anjos, Brazilian General Staff of the Ministry of Defense, poses for a photo with Soldiers stationed at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Starke, Fla., May 20, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Kenn More
The Brazilian General Staff of the Ministry of Defense Army Col. Neuzivaldo Dos Anjos Ferreira is presented a plaque signifying his visit to Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Starke, Fla., during operation More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Erik Spong rappels from a 70-foot tower during an intense 11-day Air Assault training course at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Starke, Fla., July 1, 2013. Spong, a program manager f More
Maj. Gen. Emmett R. Titshaw, adjutant general of Florida, presents the award for the Distinguished Honor Graduate to Sgt. Anthony Calvi, A Company, 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, during the Air Assaul More
U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Crews and fellow Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment, stand in formation during their pre-deployment ceremony at the Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Starke More
The family of Col. Clifford R. Lockwood Jr., commander, Command Special Operations Detatchment -Central, pins on his colonel rank during a promotion ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Friday, July 12t More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Calvin Allen, left, a facilitator with the 211th Infantry Regiment, Florida Army National Guard shares his knowledge of non-verbal communication techniques, in St. John's, Antigua, Aug. More
U.S. Soldiers with the 211th Regional Training Institute, and members of the Florida National Guard State Partnership Program, pose for a group photo with members of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force at the More
Army Maj. Reinaldo "Monte" Montero takes command today of the 107th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment during a change of command ceremony at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. Montero assumed command from Maj. More
First Sgt. Timothy Weaver from the 107th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment is pinned by wife Deanna at a promotion ceremony at the Mark Lance Armory in Saint Augustine, Fla. The unit will be deploying to Guantan More
The Navy’s newest littoral combat ship, the PSU Coronado stopped over in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to refuel Jan. 15, 2014. The Coronado will be commissioned in Coronado, Calif., after completing its sea trials. (A More
Soldiers at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst stand in formation after participating in the battalion commander's inaugural Commander's Run, Jan. 17, 2014. The run was used a team-building tool for deploying soldiers.
Gen. Tracy A. Thompson speaks to the deploying members of the 808th Engineer Company, 980th Battalion, 420th Engineer Brigade, at Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst, N.J., Jan. 17, 2014. Thompson is visiting to e More
Sgt. Kenneth Tucceri with the 107th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, St. Augustine, Fla., takes photos in the windy snow at Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jan. 20. Tucceri, who is originally from New More
Members of the Massachusetts National Guard’s 747th Military Police Company surround an official home plate from Boston’s Fenway Park after the Run to Home Base Shadow Run Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Naval Stat More
Some community members and veterans volunteered to wear historic uniforms during the 75th anniversary ceremony of Camp Blanding Joint Training Center held at the post headquarters Jan. 10, 2015.
Col. Perry Hagaman, assistant adjutant general for the Florida Army National Guard, joins Pfc. Phillip Camacho of the 260th Military Intelligence Battalion, 50th Regional Support Group, during the Ballard Armor More
Staff Sgt. Marie Racine, a recent graduate of the Army Drill Sergeant School at Fort Jackson, S.C., starts an inspection, Saturday, as part of the Recruit Sustainment Program monthly drill. Racine has been prep More
Maj. Geri Swarts, the Surface Maintenance supervisor at the Combined Support and Maintenance Shop, gives a tour to civic leaders and business members of surrounding communities during Thursday's Camp Blanding J More
Graduating Class 54 of the Florida Army National Guard Officer Candidate School program, the smallest OCS graduating class to date, officially swears in as second lieutenants. Class 54 was also the first class More
Air Force Lt. Col. David Lowery holds his commission letter in the Florida Air National Guard while posing with his step-grandmother, Christine Givens. Givens is holding a photo of her late husband that Lowery More
Members of the Florida Army National Guard explain some of their organization's capabilities to members of the local community during the annual National Guard Day event held in Tallahassee, Fla., Jan. 12.
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Michael Fortiano and Sgt. 1st Class Lazingo Palmer of the Computer Network Defense Team run simulated cyber attacks on a closed computer network during training exercise Jan. 28. The exe More
Governor of Florida, Rick Scott and The Adjutant of Florida, Army. Maj. Gen. Michael Calhoun present the State of Florida flag to the 202nd RED HORSE Squadron during the Florida Air National Guard's 202nd RED H More
Soldiers competing in the Florida Army National Guard's state-level Soldier of the Year competition push each other in the last leg of Friday morning's six-mile ruck march. The march served as the beginning of More
Maj. Gen. (Ret) Spessard Boatwright, who has an illustrious legacy within the Florida Army National Guard, talks about his experience as a commander in the Gulf War and the significance of National Guard and Re More
A Soldier with Detachment 1, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment checks the chamber on an M-240H during Aerial Gunnery training at Camp Shelby, Miss. The detachment joined up with the other me More
Sgt. 1st Class Jennifer Wilson, acting first sergeant for Detachment 1, Bravo Company with the Florida National Guard's 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment, gazes outside of a CH-47F (Chinook) prior to taki More
During the passing of the guidon, a formal military tradition that signifies the relinquishing of command by an outgoing officer and the receiving of command by another, Col. Richard Elam hands the official 50t More
Army Lt. Col. Alexander Harlamor, commander of the 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment, speaks to the large crowd of family members and distinguished guests at today's official departure ceremony at Cecil Fi More
Army Lt. Col. Gray Johnson receives the Meritorious Service Medal for his time commanding the 50th Regional Support Group's 146th Expeditionary Signal Battalion at the official change of command ceremony today More
The Soldiers of the 1st Squadron, 153rd Cavalry Regiment present the colors during an official change of command ceremony at the Hiram W. Sperry Armory in Panama City. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. David Reeder More
Brig. Gen. Ralph Ribas, embraces Chief Warrant Officer 5 Gerald Dedge after his pinning ceremony on Saturday at the Mark Lance Armory in St. Augustine. BG Ribas was commissioned in 1987 through ROTC at the Univ More
Soldiers assigned to the 927th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, provide security during convoy operations in a culminating exercise at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, on Tuesday. This is the first tim More
Alene Tarter, the Division Director of Benefits and Assistance for the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs welcomed the past and present military members in attendance to the 3rd Annual Florida Women Veteran More
Soldiers with the Florida National Guard's emergency response force package, commonly called CERF-P, and members of the 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group pilot Zodiacs and other boats around Kingsley Lak More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Giorgio, with B Company, 1-185th Assault Helocppter Battalion pulls back in the line after Soldiers with 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group perform a static line jump into Kinglsey Lake More
STARKE, FLA- Maj. Daniel Brown, operations officer for the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, briefs Capt. Daniel Vieira, company commander of Brigade Special Troops Battalion, More
Florida Governor Rick Scott addresses Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment while traveling to the east coast of Florida in anticipation of Hurricane Matthew. Governor Scott and Maj. Gen. Micha More
CAMP BLANDING, FL – Florida National Guard Soldiers 1st Sgt Timothy Smith, Capt. Kirk Strander and CW2 Joseph McKire discuss hurricane response at the Joint Operations Center during Hurricane Matthew.
DAYTONA, FL - Specialist Brandon Calvin from 2nd Battalion, 124th infantry regiment assemble cots at the ICI Center at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Fla. Soldiers and civilians join tog More
PALM BAY, FL- Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, stop at the Ted Whitlock Community Center to refuel their vehicles while they continue to assess the damage from Hurricane Matthew. The Florid More
DAYTONA, FL - Sgt Patrick Goff from second battalion 124th infantry regiment assemble cots at the ICI Center at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University In Daytona Beach, Fla. Soldiers and civilians join together t More
PORT ORANGE, FL - Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment conduct route reconnaissance along I-95 north in Volusia County in response to Hurricane Matthew. The 124th infantry regiment joins tog More
FERN CREEK, FL – Soldiers from headquarters and headquarters company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, prepare to head out to assist with disaster relief efforts. The Florida National Guard activated Sol More
EUSTIS, FL – Soldiers from headquarters and headquarters company, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, line up along the side of the road before heading out to assist with disaster relief efforts. The Florid More
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2016) – Officer Thomas Ashlock patrols the neighborhoods of St. Augustine Beach with his own Soldiers from the 221st Ordnance Company (EOD), shortly after hurricane Matthew disrupte More
St. AUGUSTINE, FL -- 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers support Florida High Patrol and other agencies by providing around-the-clock security at critical areas. Travelers are turned away at entry points More
Flagler County, FL - Soldiers from alpha company second battalion 124th infantry regiment conducted a traffic control point October 8th 2016 to give residents the safest possible reentry into the storm effected More
Flagler County, FL - Delta company second battalion 124th infantry regiment conducted area and route reconnaissance along Florida’s storm effected coast to assist state relief efforts by reporting damage assess More
STARKE, Fla. – U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. Chris Hulser works closely with Florida National Guard personnel at the Joint Operations Center (JOC) on Camp Blanding, Florida in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Hulser is More
SAINT AUGUSTINE, Fla. (October 9, 2016) – Florida National Guard Soldiers assist Floridians who battled one of the harshest storms in recent memory. Displaced residents from the northeast coast bedded down onto More
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (October 9, 2016) -- Soldiers from the Florida National Guard assist citizens affected by Hurricane Matthew get on track to recovery by helping establish basic life sustainment functions lik More
Col John Haas, commander of the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and Lt. Col. Heath Lewis, commander of the 1st Battalion, 167th Infantry Regiment, conducts a patch ceremony in Talladega, Alabama, Nov. 5th, 20 More
Soldiers of the 221st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company perform preventative maintenance checks and services on the “Pacbot,” a military robot used for examining explosive devices, during familiarization exer More
Spc. Emily Bell, a fueler for the 779th Engineering Battalion Forward Support Company, is issued cold weather gear, January 16, 2017, at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center during Florida National Guard's in-pr More