National Guard > Features > 2022 > Hurricane Ian

An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Official websites use .mil

A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.

Secure .mil websites use HTTPS

A lock () or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Latest News

Guard Continues Domestic, Global Missions in a Busy 2022
December 21, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Guard’s footprint on domestic and international events continued in... MORE

Spc. Megan Koszarek, an infantryman with the Alaska Army National Guard’s Avalanche Company, 1st Battalion, 297th Infantry Regiment, conducts a security sweep during a training exercise near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 3, 2022. The exercise's aim was to enhance the unit’s combat readiness and evaluate proficiency in an arctic environment.

South Carolina Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is Mission Ready
October 28, 2022 — WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – From exercising air power in South America to conducting hurricane evacuations... MORE

Colombian Air Force KFIRs and the U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the South Carolina Air National Guard, 157th Fighter Squadron, fly in formation during Relampago VII, an exercise in Barranquilla, Colombia, Aug. 30, 2022. South Carolina is Colombia’s partner in the State Partnership Program.

New York Army Guard Aviators Complete Hurricane Mission
October 11, 2022 — ROCHESTER, N.Y. – New York Army National Guard Soldiers completed their Florida mission helping... MORE

Civilian search and rescue personnel on a CH-47F Chinook helicopter operated by New York Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to B Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, head to a mission on Sanibel Island, Florida, Oct. 2, 2022. At the direction of Gov. Kathy Hochul, the New York National Guard deployed two Chinook helicopters and 11 Soldiers to help the Florida National Guard respond to the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian.

Florida Guard’s RED HORSE Squadron Clears Roads
October 5, 2022 — PINE ISLAND, Fla. – The Florida Air National Guard’s 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy... MORE

Members of the 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE) Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, clear roads of Hurricane Ian debris in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, Oct. 1, 2022. The 202nd RED HORSE Squadron, stationed at Camp Blanding, Florida, is a specialized, highly mobile civil engineering team of Florida Air National Guard members.

Virginia National Guard Prepared for Possible Severe Weather
October 3, 2022 — RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard staged Soldiers and trucks in the Eastern Shore and... MORE

The Virginia National Guard staged eight Soldiers and four tactical trucks capable of high water transportation on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and 12 Soldiers and six trucks at readiness centers in the Hampton Roads area Oct. 3. The Guard was prepared to respond to potential severe weather if needed.

Virginia National Guard Prepared for Hurricane Response
September 30, 2022 — RICHMOND, Va. - The Virginia National Guard staged about 60 Soldiers and Airmen across the... MORE

Virginia National Guard Soldiers prepare for possible severe weather from Hurricane Ian Sept. 30, 2022, in Powhatan, Virginia. Soldiers assigned to the 180th Engineer Company, 276th Engineer Battalion, 329th Regional Support Group, were prepared to provide high mobility transport and clear debris if needed.

Louisiana Guard Joins Hurricane Ian Response in Florida
September 30, 2022 — PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard is supporting the response to Hurricane Ian in Florida... MORE

Nearly 60 Louisiana National Guardsmen assigned to the 1087th Transportation Company, 165th Combat Sustainment and Support Brigade, 139th Regional Support Group, prepare tactical vehicles to assist emergency operations in Florida after Hurricane Ian, Slidell, Louisiana, Sept. 29, 2022.

Thousands of Guardsmen Supporting Hurricane Ian Response
September 29, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – More than 5,000 National Guardsmen from multiple states are positioned across... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers with the Florida National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive - Enhanced Response Force Package load supplies as part of their response to Hurricane Ian, Sarasota, Fla., Sept. 29, 2022. Soldiers and Airmen were joined by emergency responders from other states as they mobilized to support the local community.

National Guard Staged for Florida Hurricane Response
September 28, 2022 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – Some 5,000 Florida National Guard troops were ready Wednesday to help... MORE

Florida National Guard Army Pfc. Kenneth Bonn, a combat engineer with the 753rd Engineering Brigade, inspects a search and rescue vessel during Hurricane Ian state activation, Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., Sept. 27, 2022. Bonn is part of the Florida National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) - Enhanced Response Force Package (FL-CERFP).

Latest Photos

Hurricane Ian Response

Latest Videos

Video by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers

Chief Cesar Flores exit interview

31st Fighter Wing

June 25, 2025 | 0:49

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Cesar Flores, 31st Fighter Wing command chief, reflects on his time as command chief before his change of command ceremony at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 25, 2025. Flores has served as the 31st FW command chief since July 2023. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Brooke Rogers)

More

Tags

reflectingAviano Air Basechange of command ceremony

More

Up Next

Chief Cesar Flores exit interview

Chief Cesar Flores exit interview

NEWSCAST 22AUG25: USS Warrior Change of Command & USS George Washington Guam Visit

NEWSCAST 22AUG25: USS Warrior Change of Command & USS George Washington Guam Visit

B-Roll: I MEF Change of Command Ceremony 2025

B-Roll: I MEF Change of Command Ceremony 2025

I MEF Change of Command Ceremony 2025

I MEF Change of Command Ceremony 2025

I MEF Change of Command Ceremony 2025

I MEF Change of Command Ceremony 2025

Naval Beach Unit 7 Change of Command Ceremony

Naval Beach Unit 7 Change of Command Ceremony

364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Greeting

364th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Greeting

USS Warrior change of command

USS Warrior change of command

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Change of Command

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Change of Command

Maj. Gen. Sherman takes command of AFIMSC

Maj. Gen. Sherman takes command of AFIMSC

Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony for D.C. National Guard Commanding General

Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony for D.C. National Guard Commanding General

Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony for D.C. National Guard Commanding General

Change of Command and Retirement Ceremony for D.C. National Guard Commanding General

B-Roll: 1st Recon Bn. holds relief, appointment ceremony

B-Roll: 1st Recon Bn. holds relief, appointment ceremony

Radio News 250811

Radio News 250811

AFN Europe Report - August 8, 2025

AFN Europe Report - August 8, 2025

14th Missile Defense Battery Change of Command

14th Missile Defense Battery Change of Command

11th Airborne Division Change of Command Ceremony

11th Airborne Division Change of Command Ceremony

CNRH Holds Change of Command Ceremony

CNRH Holds Change of Command Ceremony

KMC Update - 21st TSC COC and Self-Care

KMC Update - 21st TSC COC and Self-Care

79TH TSC Change of Command

79TH TSC Change of Command

1-17 Air Cavalry Squadron (ACS) Change of Responsibility Ceremony

1-17 Air Cavalry Squadron (ACS) Change of Responsibility Ceremony

23 Wing changes command

23 Wing changes command

23 Wing changes command B-roll

23 Wing changes command B-roll

21ST TSC Change of Command.

21ST TSC Change of Command.

21st Theater Sustainment Command Change of Command (720p w/graphics)

21st Theater Sustainment Command Change of Command (720p w/graphics)

21st Theater Sustainment Command Change of Command (1080p w/o graphics)

21st Theater Sustainment Command Change of Command (1080p w/o graphics)

21st Theater Sustainment Command Change of Command (B-Roll)

21st Theater Sustainment Command Change of Command (B-Roll)

3d Marine Division Conducts Change of Command Ceremony

3d Marine Division Conducts Change of Command Ceremony

Galveston District 2025 Change of Command

Galveston District 2025 Change of Command

A Time-honored Tradition: Leadership Transitions at Naval Medical Forces Pacific - B-Roll

A Time-honored Tradition: Leadership Transitions at Naval Medical Forces Pacific - B-Roll

3rd Infantry Division Change of Command

3rd Infantry Division Change of Command

501st Combat Support Wing Change of Command 2025

501st Combat Support Wing Change of Command 2025

II MEF Relief and Appointment

II MEF Relief and Appointment

U.S. Army Garrison Japan Welcomes New Commander During Camp Zama Ceremony

U.S. Army Garrison Japan Welcomes New Commander During Camp Zama Ceremony

100th ARW Change of Command 2025

100th ARW Change of Command 2025

JTF-NCR/USAMDW Change of Command

JTF-NCR/USAMDW Change of Command

Raider Report Episode 110- Airman Leadership School Graduation and New Shark at Goodfellow

Raider Report Episode 110- Airman Leadership School Graduation and New Shark at Goodfellow

AFN Naples Radio News- Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central Change of Command And Bahrain Prime Minister Visits Pentagon

AFN Naples Radio News- Commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central Change of Command And Bahrain Prime Minister Visits Pentagon

Training Command Change of Command Ceremony

Training Command Change of Command Ceremony

Coast Guard Sector Charleston conducts change of command ceremony

Coast Guard Sector Charleston conducts change of command ceremony

Air Force Accessions Center Change of Command Ceremony - July 18, 2025

Air Force Accessions Center Change of Command Ceremony - July 18, 2025

MCAS New River Change of Command

MCAS New River Change of Command

82nd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) Change of Command Ceremony

82nd Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) Change of Command Ceremony

MCAS New River Change of Command

MCAS New River Change of Command

17 Training Wing Change of Command B Roll July 17 2025

17 Training Wing Change of Command B Roll July 17 2025

NAMRU Change of Command Ceremony

NAMRU Change of Command Ceremony

MAG-16 Commanding Officer completes final flight and transfers command

MAG-16 Commanding Officer completes final flight and transfers command

Anniston Army Depot Change of Command

Anniston Army Depot Change of Command

RIA-JMTC gears up for the future under new leadership

RIA-JMTC gears up for the future under new leadership

627th Air Base Group Change of Command & Responsibility

627th Air Base Group Change of Command & Responsibility

More Videos

Resources

Recursos en Español