 as the commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center. He ensures the mission readiness of over 108,000 military and civilian personnel in 9 twins in 175 geographically separated units throughout the 50 states of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. And catching this pitch is National's victory chat since his role. Major General McDonald, when you are brave, it's your pitch. Record wildfires and storms, civil unrest, and other homeland purchases. National Guard soldiers and airmen answered at every call for help, whether at home or overseas. As the combat reserve of the Army and the Air Force, we are trained and equipped to fight our nation's wars.