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Connecticut Guard troops mop up Sandy's damage
November 6, 2012
A Connecticut Army National Guard soldier moves pallets of water into position for loading and delivery near Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Conn., Oct. 30, 2012. The National Guard set up a commodity distribution point at the site in order to facilitate delivery of Federal Emergency Management Administration-supplied food and water to Connecticut towns hit hard by Sandy.

First night missions of Vigilant Guard take place
November 6, 2012
The 735th Search and Extraction Recon Team teams up with Missouri Task Force 1 to shore a building, making it structurally sound to enter and rescue victims. The task was done in response to the Vigilant Guard exercises that took place November 3-7, 2012 in Columbia Mo.

New York Guard Soldiers working to ensure voting in storm-battered areas
November 5, 2012
New York Army National Guard Spc. Christopher Miltner and Spc. David De La Mater prep a generator to be used at polling sites in areas affected by Hurricane Sandy.

From fuel to food: the New York National Guard provides a helping hand to neighbors in need
November 4, 2012
Soldiers and Airmen with the New York National Guard distribute fuel at the Staten Island Armory, Staten Island, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, to those in the local area affected by Hurricane Sandy. The fuel was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and distributed at various armories throughout the New York and northern New Jersey areas.

W.Va. National Guard members rescue a Rosie the Riveter after Sandy
November 3, 2012
Maggie Selman of Craigsville, W.Va., stands with W.Va. Air Guard Lt. Col Yancy Short in the Summersville Baptist Church New Life Center, which operated as a shelter for the community during Hurricane Sandy. Selman was rescued by National Guard servicemembers after her power went out and snow blocked the road to her house. Short and other guard members helped return Selman to her home after hearing her storyabout being a Rosie the Riveter at the shelter.

New Jersey National Guard raced to save lives after Sandy struck
November 3, 2012
Soldiers assigned to Task Force South, New Jersey National Guard, assist a Long Beach Islander onto a M939 5-ton 6x6 truck during relief operations Oct. 31, 2012. The New Jersey National Guard is working with Long Beach Island civilian authorities in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

National Guard relieves suffering after Hurricane Sandy
November 3, 2012
New York Army National Guard soldiers assist residents arriving by military vehicle to Long Beach City Hall for evacuation to shelters. Guard members are assisting throughout the flood-ravaged region.

Airlift ferries utility experts and equipment to darkened New York
November 2, 2012
Air Force crews offload Southern California Edison power repair equipment from a C-5 Galaxy on Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012. The Defense Department initiated the airlift operation to aid recovery efforts in Hurricane Sandy's aftermath.

Silver Star awarded to vet's family after 44 years
November 2, 2012
Florida National Guard Assistant Adjutant General for Army Maj. Gen. James Tyre presents a posthumous Silver Star award for Sgt. Matthew Carter to Carter's wife Lorine and son Quinton during an Oct. 27 ceremony.

FEMA uses West Virginia Air Guard Base for storm relief
November 2, 2012
167th Air Lift Wing Seal