Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Sweat has been appointed as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) of the Florida National Guard (FLNG). The appointment was formalized during a change of responsibility ceremony held at St. Francis Barracks on January 24, 2025.
Sweat outlined his mission in this new role, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that FLNG Soldiers and Airmen are disciplined, fit, trained, and ready to fulfill both state and federal missions. He also highlighted the significance of promoting family readiness by providing access to necessary information, programs, and benefits for family members.
“Putting on my uniform every morning, I recognize that God has blessed me with another day to serve in this great organization alongside the finest people in the world,” said Sweat. “Citizen Soldiers and Airmen, men and women who continuously put their personal lives on hold to answer the call of duty for our state and nation.”
Sweat succeeds Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Kendrick, who has been selected as the 14th Command Sergeant Major for the Army National Guard.
“As I transition to the National Guard Bureau, I carry with me the lessons learned and the memories shared here in Florida,” Kendrick stated. “I am excited to continue advocating for our Soldiers and their Families at a national level, ensuring they have the support and resources they need to succeed in their missions. I would like to express my deepest appreciation for each of you. It has been my honor to serve as part of this outstanding team. I thank you all and look forward to seeing all the great things the Florida National Guard will achieve in the future.”
As he steps into his new position as CSEL, Sweat brings with him decades of exemplary service experience aimed at leading FLNG forward.
“I believe that true success is measured by the lives that you impact. The impact that each of you have had on my life is invaluable,” Sweat expressed.