Soldiers discuss plans before participating in a recon mission during Vigilant Guard 2016 at Camp Johnson, Vt., July 28, 2016. The soldier is assigned to the Oklahoma National Guard’s 63rd Civil Support Team. Vigilant Guard is a national level emergency response exercise, sponsored by the National Guard and U.S. Northern Command, which provides units an opportunity to improve cooperation and relationships with regional civilian, military, and federal partners in preparation for emergencies and catastrophic events. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Chelsea Clark