ARLINGTON, Va. – Our hearts go out to the people of California impacted by these devastating wildfires. As you read this, National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from California and surrounding states are supporting the effort from the ground, in the air and even using resources in space. Helping communities in need is a core National Guard mission, and we are incredibly proud of our men and women who, as they always have, answered the call to duty to work alongside first responders and emergency managers and all of our partners at the local, state and national levels—Always Ready, Always There.