This morning, approximately 12,000 National Guard Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen are on duty as first responders supporting Hurricane Sandy and the devastation it has caused to massive city's, communities and individuals. They are present in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, West Virginia, & Virginia. Let us remind ourselves and honor all the service platforms that these men and women provide to our nation and individuals! The spirit lives on~