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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
Dec. 8, 2023
125th Fighter Wing fulfills 'Top Gun' wish

The 125th Fighter Wing, in collaboration with the Make-A-Wish organization, fulfilled the wish of 10-year-old Easton to become a fighter pilot at the Jacksonville Air National Guard Base, Florida, Dec. 7, 2023. Easton underwent an exciting transformation as he stepped into the shoes of an F-15C
Dec. 4, 2023
Florida Guardsman receives U.S. Surgeon General’s highest civilian honor

In January 2020, the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the United States marked a new chapter in the historical landscape of our nation.
July 17, 2023
Production Assessment Team visits 125th Fighter Wing

The F-15C Eagle aircraft flown by the 125th Fighter Wing are alive and full of lethality due to the care and precision brought by its maintainers. Yet, when equipment breaks, commanders and pilots rely on maintainer expertise to return jets to their flying mission.
July 13, 2023
ANG Command Chief visits 125th Operations Group Detachment 1

Airmen of the 125th Operations Group Detachment 1 (Det 1) welcomed Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams, command chief of the Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. Aaron Dent, command first sergeant of the ANG, for a unit visit, July 11.
Feb. 16, 2023
290TH JCSS brace frigid temperatures to conduct cold weather training

Airmen of the 290th Joint Communications Support Squadron, Florida Air National Guard, traveled to the Alpena Combat Training and Readiness Center to test mission capabilities and readiness in an extreme cold weather environment Feb. 6-17, 2023.
Feb. 14, 2023
Florida Guard engineers modernize Navy airfield

Airmen of the 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer, known as the RED HORSE, are modernizing the airfield ramp at Naval Air Station Jacksonville to ensure taxiway concrete can withstand the weight of the U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
Dec. 6, 2022
Florida Guard defenders earn national-level recognition

Four Airmen from the Florida Air National Guard earned the National Guard Bureau’s highest honors for security forces personnel during an awards presentation held at the 125th Fighter Wing.
Nov. 22, 2022
Friends of the Fang strengthens community partnerships

During a season enveloped by the spirit of gratitude, 125th Fighter Wing Airmen, community partners and students engaged in a semblance of thanksgiving at the 125th Fighter Wing’s Friends of the Fang event, Nov. 18, 2022.
Oct. 5, 2022
The red hats are here: 202nd RED HORSE continues response to Hurricane Ian

Members of the Florida Air National Guard’s 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE) Squadron assist southern Floridians affected by Hurricane Ian, clearing damage caused by the hurricane from public roadways.

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