There have been at least nine states providing National Guard assistance to western states hit hard by winter storms, in addition to the Air National Guardsmen from Wyoming and Colorado we covered last week. The National Guard Bureau reports that hundreds of Guardsmen have rescued stranded motorists, delivered medical supplies, and restored power, as well as dropping hay to feed stranded livestock.
Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians and officers will soon join an exclusive club of troops allowed to sport a beret marking their special community and service.