Florida National Guard

Senior leaders from the 125th Fighter Wing recently toured the Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas, to lay eyes on the unit's first F-35A Lightning II scheduled for delivery to the Jacksonville Air National Guard Base in 2025. During the visit, Airmen signed the new aircraft to commemorate its future role with the Florida Air National Guard. As the 125th Fighter Wing prepares to say farewell to its current fleet of F-15C Eagles, it looks forward to integrating the new F-35A Lightning II into its operations. #FLNG #F35LightningII #Alwaysready #Alwaysthere

Yesterday, Airmen from the 125th Fighter Wing joined the Jacksonville Aviation Authority for a dedication ceremony honoring Aircraft 78-0519, an F-15C Eagle now permanently displayed at the entrance of Jacksonville International Airport. Produced by Boeing in 1978, this F-15C Eagle has had a distinguished career, deploying from JIA to various global locations. It played a key role in operations NOBLE EAGLE, SPARTAN SHIELD, and INHERENT RESOLVE, and supported numerous homeland defense missions. During the ceremony, the 125th Fighter Wing's personnel—who flew, maintained, and supported this mighty F-15C Eagle—were recognized with deep appreciation and gratitude. Rest easy, Aircraft 78-0519 – we’ve got it from here. #FLNG #Floridafirst #rightreadyrelevant

When faced with uncertainty, people respond in various ways—some choose to flee, while others confront the challenge head-on. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Victoria Truppo, a personnel specialist with the 101st Air and Space Operations Group, saw a family in distress and sprang into action. “I am not a great swimmer, but in a fight or fly situation, the mommy power took over and I was determined to help and get back to my kids,” said Truppo. For the full story, follow the link below. #FLNG #alwaysready #alwaysthere

The Florida Army National Guard’s 2-111th Airfield Operations Battalion hit the ground running with their Annual Training from August 3-17 at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. This intensive session is all about honing skills in Air Traffic Control and earning crucial Airfield Management Certifications. #FLNG #Floridafirst #rightreadyrelevant

Alison Simpson, command historian for the Florida National Guard, recently gave remarks during the 17th annual commemoration of the end of the 2nd Seminole War, Aug. 17, 2024. The ceremony is dedicated to the service members and Native Americans that fought during the historical Florida Seminole Wars in the early eighteen hundreds. The Florida National Guard maintains this tradition in order to preserve the foundational history of both the state and the Guards' evolution throughout the years. #FLNG #Floridafirst #rightreadyrelevant

Last month, the Florida National Guard participated in the Army National Guard's capstone training event, enabling brigade combat teams to achieve the readiness and proficiency necessary to deploy, fight, and win battles across the globe. “XCTC was definitely one of the hardest things I’ve done in my military career, but being with the squad that I was with, we developed the camaraderie to push through it all together and completing the mission with the people you love, it’s an incredible feeling.” For the full culmination video, see below 👀 #FLNG #Floridafirst #rightreadyrelevant #XCTC2024

The 125th Medical Group, Detachment 1, based out of Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, recently completed a multifaceted training mission known as "Rollin Thunder 24" in Puerto Rico from August 8 to August 16, 2024. The operation was designed to enhance the unit’s air mobility capabilities, provide crucial Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) support to the 156th Wing, and conduct essential training in Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program (CMRP) and Individual Training Requirements Matrix (ITRM). “This was our first time executing a mission of this scale, and it required meticulous planning and coordination,” said Master Sgt. Sheila Viands, aerospace medical technician, 125th Medical Group, Detachment 1 and the project officer for Rollin Thunder 24. “Our commander’s mission was clear: to make this medical detachment the best in the country. To achieve this, we decided to do things that we haven’t done before, including exercising our air mobility capabilities.” For the full story, follow the link below #FLNG #Floridafirst #alwaysready #alwaysthere

Airmen assigned to the 125th Medical Group, Detachment 1, Florida Air National Guard obtained vitals as part of the Confined Space Rescue(CSR) training on Aug. 13 at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The exercise is comprised of several training events that enhances air-load capabilities, refines pre- and post-deployment procedures, expands mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment, and fulfills Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction, and Air Force Specialty Code proficiency training, all while collaborating with the 156th Medical Group. #FLNG #Floridafirst #alwaysready #alwaysthere

Airmen from the Florida National Guard and the Mississippi National Guard worked together to load a C-17 Globemaster en route to a training exercise at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico on Aug. 8. The training exercise enhances air-load capabilities, refines pre- and post-deployment procedures, expands mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment, and fulfills Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction, and Air Force Specialty Code proficiency training. #FLNG #Floridafirst #alwaysready #alwaysthere

Airmen assigned to the 125th Medical Group, Detachment 1, Florida Air National Guard made their way through a Confined Space Rescue (CSR) course during an exercise on Aug. 13 in Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The exercise consists of several training events that enhance air-load capabilities, refine pre- and post- deployment procedures, expand mission readiness in an unfamiliar environment, and fulfills Comprehensive Medical Readiness Plan requirements, including critical care, search and extraction, and Air Force Specialty Code proficiency training. #FLNG #Floridafirst #alwaysready #alwaysthere