Virginia National Guard soldiers perform maintenance on their vehicles as they prepare for possible recovery operations in the wake of Hurricane Sandy Oct. 27, 2012, at the Norfolk National Guard Readiness Center. The Virginia National Guard has been authorized to bring up to 500 personnel on state active duty and the Virginia Army Guard and Virginia Defense Force are staging personnel in Fredericksburg, the Richmond metro area, Eastern Shore area and Hampton Roads with personnel and equipment capable of performing high water transport, debris reduction and reconnaissance patrols. The Virginia
Virginia National Guard soldiers perform maintenance on their vehicles as they prepare for possible recovery operations in the wake of Hurricane Sandy Oct. 27, 2012, at the Norfolk National Guard Readiness Center. The Virginia National Guard has been authorized to bring up to 500 personnel on state active duty and the Virginia Army Guard and Virginia Defense Force are staging personnel in Fredericksburg, the Richmond metro area, Eastern Shore area and Hampton Roads with personnel and equipment capable of performing high water transport, debris reduction and reconnaissance patrols. The Virginia National Guard has not received any specific mission tasks, but personnel are moving into support areas on Saturday and will be ready for duty as directed by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Coyne, Virginia Guard Public Affairs) Norfolk-based Virginia Guard soldiers prepare for possible Hurricane Sandy operations 121027-A-DO111-035
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