Florida Army Guard participates in recognition ceremonies at Hard Rock Stadium. Florida presents CEO and President and CEO of Voices for Children Foundation, Nelson Hincapie, with a Florida Commendation Medal. Mayor Oliver Gilbert issues a proclamation establishing “Florida National Guard Day” in Miami Gardens.
Camp Blanding, Fla. – After five days of grueling testing in 30 warrior tasks that included day and night land navigation, shooting expert with an M-4 carbine and completing a 12-mile ruck march, a Florida Guard lieutenant became the first National Guard Soldier to earn the Expert Soldier Badge (ESB).
