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  • Final flight for pilot marks first flight for his godson

    As one pilot's career came to an end at the 125th Fighter Wing recently, another pilot's career with the Florida National Guard was just taking flight.On June 8 Commander of the 125th Operations Group Col. William "Yogi" Bair completed the final F-15 Eagle flight of his career with the Florida Air

  • 101st Air & Space Operations Group receives new commander

    In an Air Force hangar surrounded by friends, family and other guests, members of the 101st Air & Space Operations Group welcomed a new commander and bid farewell to another during a change of command ceremony held here June 11.A traditional passing of flags during the ceremony symbolized the change

  • CONR supports Shuttle Endeavour launch

    The Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and Air Forces Northern provided crucial airspace control and shuttle support to the launch of Space Shuttle Endeavour.CONR ensured airspace sovereignty by enforcing the Federal Aviation Administration's temporary flight

  • AOC spouse named ‘Lynn Haven Citizen of the Year’

    She has four sons - three are autistic and one has a speech delay. She works tirelessly to help other families with autistic children through the non-profit organization she founded and directs. She oversees fundraisers and awareness campaigns. She does all this while refusing to take a salary.

  • Florida Guardsmen particiapte in health seminar in Guyana

    Four Florida Air National Guardsmen from the 125th Fighter Wing Medical Group recently participated in a Health Disaster Management Seminar in Guyana as part of Florida's State Partnership Program. Col. John Gallagher, Maj. Patrick Lanaghan, Master Sgt. Steven Viesselmann and Master Sgt. Brenda

  • Col. Jim Eifert assumed command of the 125th Fighter Wing Jan. 9.

    Brig. Gen. Bob Branyon relinquished command of the 125th Fighter Wing to Col. James Eifert during a change-of-command ceremony on Jan. 9 in front of servicemembers, family and friends, and distinguished guests.Branyon was recently promoted and became the chief of staff for the Florida Air National

  • Florida Air Guard’s Branyon promoted to brigadier general

    During an afternoon ceremony at the historic St. Francis Barracks in downtown St. Augustine, Branyon was pinned with the new rank by his wife Leslie, and Adjutant General of Florida Maj. Gen. Emmett Titshaw Jr.Branyon, who has served as commander of the 125th Fighter Wing in Jacksonville since 2008,

  • Playing with 'Attitude'

    The Guardsmen from the Florida Air National Guard's 125th Fighter Wing thought their hard-rock cover band would only provide some much-needed entertainment at the Jacksonville F-15 base, and with the base commander's permission they started playing unit parties and events.Now, after a few years of