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A Call to Serve?

We are an organically-grown group of Florida National Guard (FLNG) spouses who have bonded over our shared passion to help inform, connect, and support FLNG families. We work independently from, but...

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How Do We Plan For A Deployment?

When Jim and I were facing our first deployment as a married couple, we didn't have a Deployment Preparedness Plan. As luck would have it, I lost my ID card just after he left, and I had no idea how...

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Free Access to National Parks For Veterans And Gold Star Families

NOTE: this article comes directly from The National Park Service The National Park Service in partnership with Operation Live Well would like to thank military personnel and their families for...

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What Should I Expect During A Deployment?

I was recently asked by another Guard spouse what to expect during a deployment. Her husband is preparing to leave for a mission similar to the one from which my husband recently...

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What Is A Family Readiness Group?

Shortly after my husband joined the Florida National Guard (FLNG), he was activated for a hurricane. Our home was in the direct path of the storm, so we both agreed that I should evacuate with our...

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About Us

This is a site built BY Florida National Guard (FLNG) families, FOR FLNG families. We created it because we had so many questions about the Guard, and figured you did, too.

We wanted to know things like: what IS the Guard anyway? What’s the difference between a brigade and a battalion? What’s the difference between a wing and a squadron? How does rank work? How can I learn more about our pay and benefits? And what about all those acronyms?

Dive in to find answers to your most pressing questions about life as part of the Florida National Guard family!

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