What is "Vigilant Guard"?

Maryland National Guard Pfc. Diamond Gause, a Soldier in the 290th MP Company in Parkville, Md. helps a team of rescuers from Maryland Task Force 2, an urban search and rescue response team designed to provide a coordinated response to disasters in urban environments. The Maryland National Guard recently hosted Vigilant Guard, a multi-day training exercise that had Maryland Guard personnel working hand-in-hand with more than 30 different federal, state and local agencies. (Photo by Maj. Rick Breitenfeldt/Released)

Exercise Alaska VG 10 is a full scale, statewide exercise sponsored by the state of Alaska and designed to ensure effective coordination between local, state, private sector, non-governmental organizations and federal partners. Alaska VG10 will focus on the response to a disruption of the delivery of supplies and services following a seismic event in the Anchorage area.

Alaska VG 10 will execute from 26 April through 03 May 10.

Participating states include:

• Idaho
• Oregon
• Hawaii
• Washington
• North Carolina
• Michigan
• Wisconsin
• Utah
• Louisiana
• Tennessee