Aug. 29, 2023 Florida National Guard activated as Hurricane Idalia approaches The Florida National Guard has been fully activated with a mobilization of over 3,000 guardsmen in position across the state for Hurricane Idalia preparedness and response efforts, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said.
Aug. 17, 2023 DOD Personnel Working With Hawaii, FEMA Officials to Speed Relief to Maui Almost 700 DOD personnel and 140 Coast Guardsmen are part of the coordinated response to the Maui wildfires.