U.S. Air Force Maj. General Steven Cray, Adjudant General,

U.S. Air Force Maj. General Steven Cray, Adjudant General, Vermont National Guard, and Christopher Herrick, director of the Vermont Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security have a discussion in preparation for a press conference regarding the Medical Counter Measures exercise which simulates a state medical emergency during Vigilant Guard 2016 training, at the 158th Fighter Wing, Burlington International Airport, South Burlington Vt., July 27, 2016. Vigilant Guard 2016 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)