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Article: FLORIDA NATIONAL GUARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITY
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
- Article date:
- May 8, 2007
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The National Guard issued the following news release:
The Florida National Guard has more than 9,000 Soldiers and Airmen, along with sufficient equipment, to effectively respond to emergencies as directed by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
The Florida National Guard greatly appreciates the efforts of our elected officials being so instrumental in getting the equipment we need for combat operations, before and now, and in-turn having sufficient equipment for emergency operations in Florida.
It is true we are short equipment, compared to an "authorized" list for combat. We need this equipment to enhance training and speed up our response to local emergencies, helping to save ...