Posted on 12/02/2021 3:01:29 PM PST by Candor7
All the right moves….. We can expect the national media to go bananas as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken a bold step in advancement of federalism with authorization and funding for the formation of a state militia known as the Florida State Guard
During an event today in Pensacola Florida, the governor announced the creation of three new state-centric armories to support the new state guard units. One in the former airbase at Homestead, one in Gainesville and one in Malabar. As noted in the release, “The establishment of the Florida State Guard will further support those emergency response efforts in the event of a hurricane, natural disasters and other state emergencies. The $3.5 million to establish the Florida State Guard will enable civilians to be trained in the best emergency response techniques.” (Video of presser at link)
The Governor’s budget proposal includes:
$87.5 million to expand the existing readiness center in Miramar and to establish three new armories in Homestead, Gainesville and Malabar; $8.9 million for existing armory maintenance; $2.2 million for a new headquarters for the National Guard Counter Drug Program; $5.1 million to support Florida National Guardsmen seeking higher education degrees; and $3.5 million to establish the Florida State Guard.
“We are proud of our veterans and active-duty military members and proud of what our communities do to support them,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Florida is one of the most veteran friendly states, and I think there are very few places that you would rather be on duty than in the state of Florida. As a veteran, I really appreciate what everyone who wears the uniform does in our state, and am excited about these proposals – they will go a long way and have a meaningful impact. In Florida, we are going to continue our momentum of supporting our military, supporting our veterans and being good stewards of our military installations.”
The military spending budget for the Florida National Guard supports vital emergency response services that the National Guard provides.
The establishment of the Florida State Guard will further support those emergency response efforts in the event of a hurricane, natural disasters and other state emergencies. The $3.5 million to establish the Florida State Guard will enable civilians to be trained in the best emergency response techniques. By establishing the Florida State Guard, Florida will become the 23rd state with a state guard recognized by the federal government.
The budget proposal also includes $12.2 million in scholarships for children and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans, and $3.6 million to improve base infrastructure and support projects that keep our military installations among the best in the nation.
This budget announcement is in addition to other announcements of items that will be in Governor DeSantis’ proposed budget to support law enforcement, education, Everglades restoration and water quality projects. (link)
Ie.
Only the governor controls them.
Florida will become the 23rd state with ‘a state guard’ recognized by the federal government.
I love, love, love this smart move.
Did you bring enough gum for.everyone?
I was the federal government it was the states. Time to get off the teet of the FEDERAL extortionists in DC and start dictating to them.
I love, love, love this smart move.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Very smart. A good balance against the developing cannon fodder from BLM and ANTIFA.
“...We can expect the national media to go bananas...”
Then they’ll be lying to you at best. The federal government recognizes state defense forces, as per the Compact Clause of the U.S. Constitution, under 32 U.S.C. § 109 which provides that state defense forces as a whole may not be called, ordered, or drafted into the armed forces of the United States, thus preserving their separation from the National Guard. Individuals can be drafted, federally, however, under 32 USC § 109(e), “A person may not become a member of a defense force if he/she is a member of a reserve component of the armed forces.” So they can ste4al you, but they can’t stop the sate defense force unit.
So if Florida has the budget, they will be perfectly lawful and anything the media says against it will be a lie...like usual.
wy69
Texas has had one for decades, under Governor control, not DC. Good for DeSantis
Or there could be another Oklahoma stand off and no vax required.
No Feds required either.
Sign me up, Gov!
Wish Florida was not so dang hot.
A good move by DeSantis.
Wish Florida was not so dang hot.
LOLOL!!
One of my FAVORITE politically INcorrect movies!
Best thing, they cannot nationalize the State Guard.
He continues to impress me. I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to vote for him. Hope to be able to vote for him again in '22.
And '24.
And the creepy-crawlers. No thanks. I prefer the frozen tundra up here.
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