Airman and employees with the Vermont Department of

Airman and employees with the Vermont Department of Health, work together to remove pallets full of mock medical supplies during the medical counter measure exercise is support of Vigilant Guard, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, Colchester Vt., July 27, 2016. Vigilant Guard is a national level emergency response exercise, sponsored by the National Guard and NORTHCOM, which provides National Guard units an opportunity to improve cooperation and relationships with regional civilian, military, and federal partners in preparation for emergencies and catastrophic events. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hayes)