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- [Rebecca] On March
2nd, a tornado ravaged

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the Appalachian community
of West Liberty, Kentucky.

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Most of the residents lost their homes,

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their livelihood, and
their sense of stability.

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(group chattering)

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Some lost their lives.

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In the chaos that followed,

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the Kentucky National Guard
didn't hesitate to react.

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- Kinda like having a
big brother on your side.

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It's good you know that
whenever you need help,

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you can ask and they're there.

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And there was no hesitation, no pause,

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it was what do you need?

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You got 'em as long as you
need 'em, they're there.

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You need 'em, they're there.

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- [Rebecca] Kentucky guardsmen
pitched in wherever needed

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including unloading and uploading supplies

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and people at the local shelters.

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- Do unto others as you'd
want done to you so, I mean,

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if I ever had something happen like that,

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I'd want people to come help me out.

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- [Man] Good job.

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- [Benjamin] They lost everything.

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- Ready?

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- [Benjamin] They lost all
support, any stability.

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- [Rebecca] Kentucky National Guardsman

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hope people are more at
ease dealing with soldiers

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from their own communities.

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- It helps people realize, you know,

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how much we are needed for each community.

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I mean, because whenever
stuff like this does happen,

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especially close to home,

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I'm sure the people when
they realize, you know,

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they got companies close
to home helping them out.

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It's people from their
community, so, you know.

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You know they're gonna take their time

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and, you know, even be
more aware of their needs.

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- [Rebecca] Always ready and always there.

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The Kentucky National
Guard will be on ground

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to help until operations cease,

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or the soldiers are no longer needed.

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From West Liberty, Kentucky,

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I'm Army Staff Sergeant Rebecca Wood.

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(metal beams clanking)