National Guard troops and civilian search and rescue teams continue to provide support to local citizens as floodwaters continue to rise in South Carolina, Sept. 24, 2018. Local citizens are cautioned to “turn around don’t drown” if they come across cones, barriers and flooded roads when traveling in the affected areas of S.C. The South Carolina National Guard's priority is ensuring all assets for any life-saving missions are in place as the state will see rivers rise and flooding. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Kati Stacy)
VOLK FIELD, Wis. -- The Wisconsin National Guard and the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs Division of Emergency Management (WEM) coordinated and conducted the Miles Paratus Special Focus Event at both Volk Field and Fort McCoy, Wis., June 5-9, aiming to fulfill its unique dual mission as the first military responder when disaster strikes here at home.
