Staff Sgt. Jamie Bailey (left) 1st Battalion, 185th Aviation Regiment, 66th Troop Command, Mississippi Army National Guard, and Sgt. 1st Class Brian Alford, 1st Battalion, 204th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 66TC, MSARNG pose for a photo at the Thomas Cardozo Middle School in Jackson, Mississippi, Sept. 2, 2022. "I chose to serve so that I would be able to give back and serve others," said Bailey. "Helping to give water to citizens of Mississippi, moments like these is why I chose to serve. Being able to serve at home is a unique benefit of serving in the Guard," said Alford.

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