When the first recruiting class of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new Florida State Guard showed up for training last month, they had varied experiences and expectations. Over 30 days in June, teenagers out of high school and retired military veterans came to Camp Blanding, the National Guard base near Jacksonville. Many were told they would volunteer for a revived State Guard with a nonmilitary mission: help Floridians in times of need or disaster.
Veterans quit DeSantisÂ’ Florida State Guard, citing militia-style training
| Source: | Orlando Sentinel |
| Published: | Aug 8, 2023 |
| Author: | Lawrence Mower |
| Post Date: | 2023-08-08 01:09:39 by Charles_Byrd |
| Views: | 190 |