The National Guard is the oldest and the most versatile component of the armed forces. Always on time and never late. They performs a variety of duties to protect and improve the way of life for many in time of need. These warriors serve in rural communities, cities, state, national and international. The most responsive team in time of a disaster.
One of their latest mission were to assist with the flooding in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Wyoming. Many hours were used to fill sandbags, transporting equipment such as generators and water pumps, manning traffic, as they worked with the citizens in those states.
As the hurricane season approaches, the Guardsmen are busy preparing should a hurricane make landfall.
The Guard deployed more than 50,000 troops in support of the Gulf States following Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
And they continue to serve in harm's way in places like Iraq and Afghanistan.
They should be praised for providing security here at home and the combat missions abroad, all over the globe. Always ready to answer the call.
All services are to be commended, especially during emergencies. Sounds like the National Guard do a great job. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mae,
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful post!
Have a great wk.
Blessins',Lib
Guard members really stepped up, especially in Iraq. All service to this country is to be praised.
ReplyDeleteAll armed forces are to be praised. For they're always on standby, and up front and running to whatever tasks being given to them. Thanks Mae for sharing the story.
ReplyDeleteU.S.A. don't take them for granted.May God water your seed.
ReplyDeleteLate, but as a retired Guardsman, I like it.
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