New York Guard personnel, helicopters assist after Michael
By Eric Durr | Oct. 23, 2018
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Four New York Army National Guard helicopters and 25 Soldiers constituted the New York National Guard's contribution to the Hurricane Michael recovery efforts after the Category 4 hurricane crashed into...
Florida infantry Soldiers provide security after hurricane
By Staff Sgt. Aidana Baez | Oct. 23, 2018
PANAMA CITY, Fla. - From World War II to state activations, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, has served the citizens of Florida for the past 76 years. While the fundamental combat...
Ga. Guard continues to support Hurricane Michael operations
By Maj. William Carraway | Oct. 22, 2018
DONALSONVILLE, Ga. - The Georgia Department of Defense has returned responsibility for many of its relief missions back to civilian agencies in the days following Hurricane Michael, but relief operations continue in Seminole...
Washington Air Guard analyzes imagery after Hurricane Michael
By Airman 1st Class Mckenzie Airhart | Oct. 22, 2018
CAMP MURRAY, Wash.— Airmen from the Washington Air National Guard’s 194th Intelligence Squadron are growing their skillset and learning new ways of operating as they support Georgia in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael. The...
Guard members and volunteers provide for the community
By Pfc. Arcadia Jackson | Oct. 19, 2018
PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The wind blasted with no signs of ceasing. Tornadoes touched down without mercy. The land was stripped of their foundation only to leave behind stilts of what once was a home. Over 2,500 Florida Guard...
Ga. Guard Soldier helps douse fire during hurricane mission
By Maj. William Carraway | Oct. 19, 2018
DONALSONVILLE, Ga. - A Georgia Army National Guard Soldier participating in relief operations following Hurricane Michael was credited with helping fire fighters extinguish a house fire Oct. 17 in Seminole County. "Honestly,...
Fla. Guard members providing varied services to residents
By Staff Sgt. Christopher Vann | Oct. 18, 2018
PORT ST. JOE, Fla. - The worst of Hurricane Michael brought out the best of the Florida National Guard. The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP)...
Florida National Guard Soldiers provide shelter security
By Staff Sgt. Aidana Baez | Oct. 17, 2018
PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Soldiers of Company A, 53rd Brigade Support Battalion have been assisting law enforcement at Rutherford High School, a public high school in Panama City, Florida, where approximately 300 displaced...
Commander: Georgia Guard personnel likely saved storm victim
By Maj. William Carraway | Oct. 17, 2018
DONALSONVILLE, Ga. - Georgia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen rendered emergency assistance to an elderly man in Seminole County who has been without food, water and medicine since the impact of Hurricane Michael nearly one...