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Oct 15, 2026 at 7:20 PM ET
Florida Lawmakers Seek Larger National Guard
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Fourteen members of Florida’s congressional delegation are asking the federal government to increase the size of the Florida National Guard. In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, they cited Florida’s frequent natural disasters and its small Guard presence per capita compared with other states.
WHO: Fourteen members of Florida’s congressional delegation, including Representative Vern Buchanan and Senator Ashley Moody
WHAT: The lawmakers asked the federal government to increase the size of the Florida National Guard in a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The lawmakers cited Florida’s frequent natural disasters and its small National Guard presence per capita compared with other states.
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