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A brainchild of Gov. Ron DeSantis, the WW2-era force is designed to supplement the Florida National Guard.

The National Guard is being tasked with a growing number of missions, and critics argue that heavy deployments are straining the force.

The National Guard is being tasked with a growing number of missions, and critics argue that heavy deployments are straining the force.

A new proposal would prohibit the federal government’s 'unconstitutional' usage of the Florida Guard.

'Over the course of 20 months, we did almost 30 years of business.'

Members of Florida's congressional delegation, and even Gov. Ron DeSantis, have expressed concerns.

The new budget also includes dollars to restore aging armories.

Senate, House agree on Florida National Guard education funding Image via AP. The funding comes as the Legislature pinches pennies amid the pandemic. The Senate on Monday embraced a House budget position that will provide more funds for education benefits for Florida National Guard troops. The tuition benefit, Educational Dollars for Duty, covers tuition expenses for qualified soldiers and airmen pursuing a post-secondary education. The program operates on a $3.1 million annual recurring appro...

Florida National Guard education benefits hang in balance of budget talks Image via AP. The budget talks come after Florida National Guardsmen operated at a historic tempo in 2020. The education benefits promised to Florida National guardsmen will hang in the balance this week as the House and Senate resume state budget negotiations on Monday. More than 1,800 Florida Guardsmen utilized tuition assistance in 2020 under the Educational Dollars for Duty Program (EDD). The program covers tuition ...

Do we need a Space National Guard? Colorado says yes, but Congress is not so sure. 1 hour ago Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, then the adjutant general for the Colorado National Guard, talks with reporters at a roundtable discussion about the National Guards role in the newly formed Space Force at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2020. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Erich B. Smith) The Colorado House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill Friday that lays the...