U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Gregory Goforth, deputy commander for 145th Mission Support Group, explains to local media that, for the first time, N.C. National Guard, Emergency Management and Forest Service personnel came together to train as true partners in order to respond effectively to natural disasters. Vigilant Guard 2015 exercise was held at 145th Civil Engineer Squadron-Regional Training Site, New London, N.C., March 6-8, 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patricia F. Moran, 145th Public Affairs/Released)