Florida State Guard soldiers packaged and distributed hot meals prepared by
@MercyChefs
in
#LiveOak
Thank you to our partners at
@SuwaneeHigh
for transforming their cafeteria into a distribution space to help their community. We are here for Florida.
#FloridaStrong
#FSG
SSG David Freni is a Professional Registered Engineer with nearly 30 years of experience. As a Florida State Guard soldier, he stepped up to utilize his engineering expertise in Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts. His efforts conducting inspections to assess damage will ensure
We invite
#HurricaneIdalia
victims in need of hot meals or supplies to visit the following distribution centers today. We are working alongside organizations giving their time and efforts to serve these communities, including the
@Unitedcajunnavy
@MercyChefs
and
@OpBBQRelief
In response to
@GovRonDeSantis
' activation orders for Multi-Hazard Severe Weather Event, the Florida State Guard deployed 3 crisis response teams to help
@FLSERT
conduct damage assessments. We are continuously inspired by the strength and resilience of the impacted communities
In Hurricane Idalia’s heaviest-hit counties, we are working to provide relief for Floridians as they recover following
#Idalia
. Florida State Guard soldiers are filling trunks with meals, water and tarps at distribution points in Suwannee County.
#FloridaStrong
#HereForFlorida
21 days. 205 soldiers. 1 purpose— to serve the people of Florida.
Today, we celebrated the graduation of our February Initial Entry Training class. Congratulations to our newest class of Florida State Guard soldiers!
#FSGstrong
#FloridaStrong
#FloridaFirst
#FSGIET24
We’re new, but not amateurs. Those who have aged out of regular military service still have plenty to offer the guard. Hear Bill Dearman’s advice for those who still have the heart and the drive to serve, no matter where they are in life.
#FLStateGuard
#ForFloridaByFlorida
In partnership with the Hamilton County Emergency Management, the Florida State Guard is clearing roads to make safe passageway for linemen, so they can restore power to the parts of the region most impacted by
#Idalia
#FloridaStrong
#HereForFlorida
#floridastateguard
Today we remember those who lost their lives on 9/11. We pay homage to the first responders who ran toward the destruction, risking their own lives to save others. Our country is one of strength and resilience. We will
#NeverForget
Floridians from all backgrounds are being called to a higher mission. One of courage and sacrifice. Hear Clovis Hibbert’s story - journeying from Jamaica to Florida as a young man, and feeling led to give back to his new home.
#FLStateGuard
#ForFloridaByFlorida
#StandingGuard
Florida State Guard soldiers are stocking and distributing cases of water to Suwannee County residents following Hurricane
#Idalia
. We will continue to lend a hand to impacted Floridians of the Big Bend as they recover.
#FloridaStrong
#HereForFlorida
#floridastateguard
For Anayiah Gilbert, BOOT camp wasn't what she expected. “It’s more fun than I thought it would be. I loved basic training. The staff sergeants have been very helpful. They take their time with you. If you don’t understand, you can go to them and ask. They will help you break it
Exceeding expectations, surpassing their limits.
Today marks the final training day for the February IET Class where recruits will apply their skills in a final field training exercise designed to test their stamina, skills, and spirit to serve in the Florida State Guard. To
Meet the first of the Recruit Ranks feature, FSG Recruit Williams. Recruit Williams reports to Camp Blanding from Tallahassee. As a lifelong Floridian, he looks forward to uniting alongside fellow Floridians, with one common mission—to serve the people of Florida.
#FSGstrong
We train to be dependable in undependable conditions. Currents, tides, waves and weather can rapidly alter water rescue scenarios. We train to anticipate and respond effectively, despite environmental challenges.
#FLStateGuard
#ForFloridaByFlorida
#StandingGuard
#firstline
KNOW YOUR HEROES: Business owner and soccer coach Clovis Hibbert moved to Hollywood, Fla., in 1988 and has been a Floridian ever since. He immigrated from Jamaica, where he was a Boy Scout and went to military school. His grandfather fought in WWII. He believes in the importance
📍Camp Blanding Training Center
This past weekend, our Soldiers underwent training in search and rescue, critical care, and medical air transport in coordination with the
@UFHealth
ShandsCair Critical Care Transport and
@UFJaxTrauma
. Coordinated training exercises with
We received training on
@MyFDOT
technology used to conduct damage assessments in impacted areas. Following Hurricane
#Idalia
We used the tech to support
@MyFDOT
which instantly reports damage with precise locations to swiftly get resources to communities.
#FloridaStrong
#FSG
Week 1: COMPLETE ✅
Our February IET class completed the first week of training. Over the last seven days, recruits established their physical fitness baseline and identified future benchmarks during daily physical training; embraced the FSG culture through customs and
As part of a multi-agency approach to hurricane relief efforts, Florida State Guard soldiers met with key leaders from across the state, including Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez and
@flsert
Executive Director and State Coordinating Officer Kevin Guthrie.
#FloridaStrong
#FSG
📍Town of Pembroke Park, FL
In less than 24 hours, Florida State Guard Soldiers deployed to serve 250 meals and 50 cases of water to Florida families immobilized by severe weather and flash floods. Alongside state and local partners, we will continue to assist these communities.
Service Above Self | The men and women of FSG share a common purpose.
Inspired by her uncle’s service in the US Armed Forces, Private Simone joined the FSG to serve her community and the greater state of Florida. She, and her family, take great pride in her volunteer service as
Service is the mission. The time is now.
Today, over 200 recruits will report to Initial Entry Training located at Camp Blanding Joint Operations Center. Each recruit arrives with a unique perspective, skill set, and background. Together, they will unify through their shared
There’s no river wide enough to keep us from helping you. Florida is prone to flooding. In fact, it is a year-round coast-to-coast threat. We have the resources and training to come to the rescue when floodwaters rise.
#FLStateGuard
#ForFloridaByFlorida
#StandingGuard
#firstline
Thank you to the
@FLStateGuard
soldiers for their continued support of
#OperationLoneStar
.
Together, we will secure our southern border and fill the gaps left by President Biden's dangerous open border policies.
We will hold the line.
"We’re are able to provide ground, air, and maritime crisis and emergency response capabilities to boost the abilities of the
@FLGuard
when they need it... capabilities of the
@fdlepio
, and
@MyFWC
.”
-Executive Director, Mark Thieme
Read more ⬇️
Today, we honor and remember the 2,400+ service members and civilians who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
#PearlHarborRemembranceDay
It’s important to know where you’re going and how to get there.
When technology fails or is unavailable, FSG soldiers can still navigate even the most remote disaster zones. Map reading and land navigation remain vital skills for all soldiers. We train on how to plot
When disaster calls, the
@FLStateGuard
answers.
It was great to visit these recruits during their training and thank them for their willingness to protect and serve our great state.
@GovRonDeSantis
and I look forward to seeing the second class proudly graduate this weekend.
“We were fresh out of BOOT camp and we performed that mission exceptionally well.”
We caught up with CPT Scott Humphrey at the end of deployment for Hurricane Idalia relief. He was proud to share what he saw from his fellow soldiers that week: a newly trained, as-yet-untested
In March, Soldiers began Tactical Flight Officer training to assist
@fdlepio
joint air and surface missions to address illegal migration in Florida’s southern waters.
The Florida State Guard is committed to protecting Florida from illegal immigration.
Beat, scratch that, DEFEAT the odds.
According to the American Heart Association, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) increases the chances of living following cardiac arrest by nearly 3x. This week, our recruits earned basic CPR and first aid certifications. Throughout IET and
It takes courage and resilience to be a part of the Florida State Guard.
This weekend, over 200 recruits reported to Camp Blanding Joint Training Center for the FSG Initial Entry Training. Throughout the next 3 weeks their mental and physical fortitude will be tested. We look
The Florida State Guard was first established during the 1940s, with membership open to men aged 18-60 who wanted to help protect their state while many were serving overseas. Today, the men and women of the Florida State Guard continue the tradition of serving Florida during
Year-round mission readiness = daily physical fitness.
📍Camp Blanding, Starke FL
IET Camp 2023
During Initial Entry Training Camp, all recruits will be expected to participate in daily physical activities ranging from strength, endurance, mobility, and functional exercises.
Three chevrons and a salute to our newly promoted Sergeants!
We are honored to recognize the leadership advancement of our members.
#FSG
#Leadership
#Sergeants
T-2 Days until our February IET Class reports for training.
Warm meals, cozy beds, and high-fashion uniforms, we have you covered. Recruits are encouraged to conduct 2-3 pre-training layouts of all required items included on their packing list to ensure they are prepared for
Week 2: ✅
Building upon their training from Phase I, our recruits learned techniques to successfully navigate unfamiliar environments through introductory map reading, maritime and land-based vehicle operations, and mounted land navigation. FSG members frequently employ these
This week, Florida State Guard Soldiers flew 400+ miles in support of
@fdlepio
as Tactical Flight Officers. During their hands-on training, they learned to identify various maritime vessels in search of illegal immigrants. Together, the FSG, FDLE, and other state agencies
Over land or sea - Floridians show up.
We are proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our fellow Floridians;
@MyFWC
,
@fdlepio
,
@FLHSMV
, and
@FLGuard
. We are committed to supporting Texas as they combat illegal immigration.
Our deployed soldiers are reinforcing Florida Fish and
Today,
@FLSERT
Director
@KevinGuthrieFL
visited FSG Soldiers deployed in response to Invest 90L. In coordination with
@FLSERT
,
@FWC
, and state/local partners, we will continue to support impacted communities. Read more at:
Are you ready to report for duty?
Those who answer the call must have what it takes to place service above self when disaster strikes. Our next class of graduates reports for duty in just a few months.
#hereforflorida
#FSG
#floridastateguard
Training together under blue skies = Unified emergency response under grey skies.
Thank you
@MyFWC
for the coordinated maritime patrol exercises with
@FIU
's Academy for International Disaster Preparedness and our Maritime Response Squadron.
Thank you
@JimmyPatronis
for visiting our FSG Soldiers on-site in Eagle Pass. We stand in support of Texas alongside our Florida State partners to protect the Southern border.
Rising to the challenge.
Clearing downed trees, wading through floodwaters, and distributing supplies to survivors requires strength and endurance. Our training allows us to deploy skill, strength, and confidence to conquer chaos.
#FSG
#ResponseTraining
KNOW YOUR HEROES: In addition to his 9-5, Bill Dearman is a professional watercraft racer. Being a pro-athlete, he welcomed the personal training aspect of BOOT camp. “I enjoy that. I like getting a good workout in.” He sees fitness as integral to the success of future missions.
Say hello to this week’s Recruit Ranks feature, FSG Recruit Smith. Recruit Smith traveled to Camp Blanding from Tampa, FL. As a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran, he hopes to share his emergency response skills and confidence in Florida's open waters to strengthen the FSG—and serve the
Push up and push through.
To maintain year-round readiness, our soldiers prioritize physical fitness by following the
@floridanationalguard
's holistic health and fitness model. We withstand high levels of cardiovascular endurance, functional strength, and mobility to ensure our
Florida State Guard soldiers join
@fdlepio
for Tactical Flight Officer Training. FSG soldiers are gaining hands-on training in operating imaging and mapping systems used to monitor our coastal waters for illegal immigrants attempting to reach the Florida Keys.
The Florida State
Take the courageous step forward, apply today.
Visit our website to learn more about our eligibility requirements, explore our FAQs, and submit an application at:
Florida stands with Texas.
Answering Governor DeSantis’ activation orders under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, we joined our fellow Florida state agencies, including
@fdlepio
,
@MyFWC
,
@FLHSMV
, and
@FLGuard
, in heading to Texas to protect the southern border from
Experienced. Driven.
The Florida State Guard brings Floridians with a range of skills together to serve our state in times of need.
#FSG
#Florida
#EmergencyResponse
We build trust within ourselves and our unit so that you can trust us when disaster strikes. The walls we scale and descend test our own abilities and forge our team, so we are ready when you need us.
#FloridaStrong
#fsg
#TrainingHard
#HereForFlorida
📍Camp Blanding, Starke, FL
Our Soldiers had the honor of hosting Representative
@SamGarrison155
during our first annual training exercise. He received first-hand knowledge of our readiness and response capabilities for this hurricane season. Thank you, Representative Garrison,
#FlashbackFriday
to our Initial Entry Training graduation ceremony. We tripled in size, graduated over 200 members, and recognized the exceptional character and performance of our distinguished graduates.
5 Weeks Until IET – We’re Ready, Are You?
📍Camp Blanding, Starke FL
IET Camp 2023
The inaugural Initial Entry Training Camp of the revitalized Florida State Guard was conducted in June 2023. The next phase of recruits will begin their training in February. Divided into four
We serve you, so you can support your families.
As an all-volunteer organization, the Florida State Guard is dedicated to helping Floridians immediately following disaster. We train to support our state and local partners in disaster response and humanitarian aid.
#MyFlorida
Please join us in observing today as National Day of the Deployed. The day honors all service members who have been deployed in the service of the United States and the sacrifices their families have made during deployments.
#FDVA
#FLVets
🇺🇸
ICYMI: Florida State Guard Thanks Governor Ron DeSantis for Providing Important Funding to Improve Florida’s Readiness in the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget
We stand with Florida.
#FlashbackFriday
to Initial Entry Training, where our members learned basic lifesaving skills and earned industry-recognized credentials in Adult and Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and TECC.
To all our fellow Floridians and Americans, we wish you a happy and safe 4th of July. May the red, white, and blue continue to wave proudly as a symbol of the enduring spirit of America.
We were, and always will be, STRONGER TOGETHER.
At the close of this hurricane season, we reflect on the teamwork and partnership that allowed for us to serve Florida families on our first hurricane relief mission. In the weeks following Hurricane Idalia, FSG:
-Deployed to 9
1 Week Until IET—The mindset is service. The moment is now.
All recruits with a scheduled reporting date, please submit all required documents. For additional questions, please contact your assigned recruiter or visit the FAQ section of our website at: .
It’s YOU to the rescue.
Our force’s strength begins with you. We call you to challenge yourself, by pushing your skills to new heights. Throughout training, recruits develop new abilities to help them respond to disaster with competence and confidence.
#TrainingHard