Wisconsin Guard, Other State Units, Contribute to Irma Response
Multi-State National Guard Response
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"Assisting civil authorities and first responders is one of the
Army Sgt. 1st Class
"We're excited about it," he said. "It's what many of us sign up to do -- to help others. It's what we like doing. It's part of serving the country -- being able to step up and help those in need. Morale is remarkably high."
Army Command Sgt. Maj.
"They want to do this mission," Conde said. "Very few times do they actually get to do this kind of mission at this kind of scale."
"We have a lot of skilled people here who have a lot of knowledge -- we're doing our best to maximize that," said Air Force Master Sgt.
"We're going to make this mission happen," Vargas said.
"We are ready to roll down to
Army Spc. Andurina Sickinger, of Battery C,
"This is what I signed up for," she said. "I really want to help people there. I feel for everyone -- that they've lost a lot of things. I want to do what I can to help."
Conde noted that many administrative members put in many hours over the weekend to coordinate deployment of
"It's a massive, massive move," Conde said. "I couldn't be prouder of the soldiers and airmen that are accomplishing their mission right now."
Amid Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma and multiple firefighting missions, nearly 31,000 Guard members are deployed across
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