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PRNG turns from earthquake to COVID-19 response
March 17, 2020
The Puerto Rico National Guard is supporting the Puerto Rico Department of Health by screening passengers at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport to detect suspected cases of coronavirus. Citizen-Soldiers received medical evaluations and guidance from Dr. Kendra Caraballo, an epidemiologist, and general instructions from Staff Sgt. Marimar Rivera.
PRNG ships provide ferry service to Vieques, Culebra
October 8, 2019
The Puerto Rico National Guard loads vehicles at its pier in Roosevelt Roads, Ceiba, Oct. 7, 2019, for a trip to the island of Vieques. Gov. Wanda Vazquez Garced activated the PRNG to provide cargo ferry service to Vieques and Culebra after two Maritime Transport Authority vessels suffered mechanical problems. The journey to the Islands takes nearly three hours roundtrip, depending on conditions.
PRNG transports ailing baby in face of storm
September 25, 2019
Puerto Rico National Guard helps airlift an ailing 28-day-old boy from Vieques to receive care at the University of Puerto Rico Hospital in Carolina Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, with the imminent arrival of Tropical Storm Karen.