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The Florida State Guard (FSG) is the state defense force of the U.S. state of Florida.The FSG was created in 1941 to serve as a stateside replacement for the Florida National Guard while the National Guard was deployed abroad during World War II.
In December 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced plans to reestablish the Florida State Guard as a 200-person volunteer force that would act independently of the federal government in disaster relief efforts. [185] The reactivated Florida State Guard was announced in June 2022. [186]
The state mission assigned to the National Guard is "to provide trained and disciplined forces for domestic emergencies or as otherwise provided by state law." The Florida National Guard serves as the state's "defense force". Florida currently has a State Defense Force (SDF), reactivated as of 2022.
In 1941, Florida created the Florida Defense Force, which later was renamed to the Florida State Guard. Membership was open to all Florida men ages 18 to 60. Most were veterans of World War I.
Flagler County plans to lease 61 acres to the state for a training site and headquarters for the Florida State Guard. Florida State Guard’s $10 million headquarters to include gun range, offices ...
The Florida State Guard director reports to the Florida Adjutant General, Major General John Haas. DeSantis’ proposal to revive the State Guard was criticized by Democrats, who feared it was an ...
The Florida Department of Military Affairs is a state agency of the state of Florida, which was created by Chapter 250, Florida Statutes.The department is responsible for providing management oversight and administrative support to the Florida National Guard. [1]
(Bloomberg) -- Florida is now accepting applications for members and a director of a civilian force that Republican Governor Ron DeSantis said will help the state respond better to emergencies.