Hurricane Milton has prompted one of the largest multi-agency activations in Florida National Guard history. The Florida Air National Guard (FLANG) mobilized over 900 Airmen to prepare for and respond to the storm, which required significant coordination among various teams.
The Florida National Guard faced a demanding period from late September to early October as it responded to two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton. Hurricane Helene struck Florida's Big Bend region on September 26, 2024, prompting the activation of nearly 4,100 troops for emergency operations. As these efforts unfolded, the Guard prepared for another storm, Hurricane Milton.
Generations of service members and their families gathered for the renaming of the St. Francis Barracks Parade Field at St. Augustine, Fla., on Sept. 13, 2024. The field was renamed in honor of retired Maj. Gen. Emmett R. Titshaw, Jr., former Adjutant General of Florida. This field represents the legacy the Guard has built through its decades of dedicated service to both the nation and the state.
The sound of cannon fire filled the air as the 17th annual commemoration of the end of the Second Seminole War was celebrated at St. Francis Barracks, Florida, on August 17, 2024. The ceremony is a yearly tradition hosted by the Florida National Guard to honor fallen participants of the Florida Seminole War.