Sept. 18, 2018

Northcom Commander: Response Framework Working Well in Florence Aftermath

WASHINGTON — The National Response Framework is operating as designed as the Carolinas face the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the commander of U.S. Northern Command said at a news briefing.

Sept. 17, 2018

National Guard Answers the Call for Hurricane Florence

CHARLESTON, S.C. — National Guard members have flowed in from at least 28 states to help North and South Carolina units support civil authorities as Hurricane Florence, now a tropical storm, lingers over the Carolinas.

Sept. 16, 2018

Northern Command Provides DoD Hurricane Support Update

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — More than 13,000 Defense Department personnel are supporting relief efforts by the Federal Emergency Management Agency along with state and local responders as Tropical Storm Florence moves inland.

Sept. 13, 2018

More than 7,000 Service Members ‘Leaning Forward’ to Aid Fellow Citizens

WASHINGTON — Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina bringing devastating wind and storm surge, with flooding expected across the Carolinas. More than 7,000 service members are ready to assist residents.

Sept. 13, 2018

Northern Command Provides Response Support for Hurricane Florence

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — In support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Northern Command is leaning forward and actively posturing Defense Department forces in preparation for Hurricane Florence.

Sept. 12, 2018

Airmen Monitor Florence, Provide Data to National Hurricane Center

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — The Air Force Reserve's 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is flying missions over the Atlantic Ocean this week to monitor Hurricane Florence.

Sept. 11, 2018

South Carolina Guard Prepares to Help During, After Hurricane Florence

COLUMBIA, S.C. — As South Carolina residents and emergency responders prepare for Hurricane Florence, the South Carolina National Guard has mobilized about 1,600 soldiers and airmen to prepare, respond and participate in advance of the major hurricane projected to make landfall near the Carolinas.