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Aug. 21, 2025
125th Fighter Wing Receives First Permanently Assigned F-35

The 500th F-35A Lightning II built for the U.S. Air Force arrived at the Florida Air National Guard’s 125th Fighter Wing, located at Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, on July 9, 2025. This jet is one of the unit’s first three permanently assigned F-35A fighter jets featuring the wing’s
June 4, 2025
125th Fighter Wing Welcomes Newest Members

Eight new recruits took a major step into military service May 22 as they raised their right hands and joined the Florida Air National Guard during a mass enlistment ceremony at the 125th Fighter Wing.
May 22, 2025
Changing Parts: 125th LRS Embraces F-35A Conversion

The Florida Air National Guard's 125th Logistics Readiness Squadron continues efforts to transition from the F-15 Eagle to the F-35A Lightning II fighter jet.
March 4, 2025
Thunder and Lightning: 125th Fighter Wing Welcomes F-35A Lightning II, strengthening national defense

The Florida Air National Guard officially entered the fifth-generation fighter era with the arrival of its first F-35A Lightning II on March 4, 2025. The milestone makes the 125th Fighter Wing, known as ‘the Thunder’, the fourth Air National Guard (ANG) unit to receive the advanced fighter, marking
Feb. 7, 2025
FEBEX 25 prepares ANG for global challenges

The exercise replicated challenges in the Indo-Pacific theater, preparing units for potential island-hopping missions and decentralized command structures necessary for modern conflict environments.
Feb. 2, 2025
Fight Ready: A Guide to Achieving Peak Physical Conditioning

Physical readiness is a key priority in the Florida Air National Guard, ensuring Airmen are always mission-ready and capable of responding to state and federal missions. A fit service member can endure the physical and mental demands of duty, respond effectively in high-stress situations and support
Dec. 5, 2024
Florida’s 290th JCSS Revives Airborne Capabilities While Expanding Communications Support Globally and Locally

The Florida Air National Guard’s 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron (JCSS), located at MacDill Air Force Base, has emerged as a leading force in communications support, delivering global and domestic capabilities while strengthening its airborne operational readiness. With a highly skilled
Nov. 21, 2024
Strengthening Florida’s Front Line: The Role of Guard Recruiters

The Florida Air National Guard plays a vital role in supporting both state and federal missions, ranging from responding to local emergencies to deploying for overseas military operations. As the demand for skilled personnel increases, the Florida Air National Guard's recruiting team is committed to
Oct. 13, 2024
Behind the Lens: Florida National Guard Public Affairs Captures the Hurricane Milton Response

More than 3,000 Florida National Guard troops are activated this week to support Hurricane Milton relief efforts, but an unseen mission is being carried out behind the camera. A small team of airmen, soldiers, and civilians from the Florida National Guard public affairs office worked to capture the
Oct. 13, 2024
Unified Response: Multi-State National Guard Units Rally with Florida Following Hurricane Milton

In times of need, the National Guard stands ready to assist. Whether it's Army or Air National Guard units, they are always prepared to respond. After enduring three hurricanes, Florida called on National Guard units from neighboring states for support. For the first time, following Hurricane

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