Hurricane Katrina Troop
Mobilization
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Adjutant General Donald C. Storm
spoke with troops from the Kentucky National Guard Friday morning,
September 2, as they prepared to travel to the flood-ravaged areas
of Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana to assist in Hurricane Katrina
relief efforts. The convoy is commanded by Major Ruth Graves and
included 150 National Guard soldiers who will serve as a truck
company in support of the recovery mission, transporting essential
materials and supplies to residents in the disaster-stricken region.
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1. Governor Fletcher spoke with troops and
thanked them for their service as they prepared to depart for
Camp Shelby, Mississippi in support of Hurricane Katrina
relief efforts.
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2. ”Kentuckians were asked to provide aid,
and today we are sending our best to help our neighbors,”
Governor Fletcher said. “The speed at which the Kentucky
National Guard has mobilized its rescue teams has been
remarkable. Some of these deployment operations are taking
place with less than 24 hours notice. I congratulate Adjutant
General Storm for the pace at which Kentucky’s National Guard
has responded to this great need.”
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3. Governor Fletcher meets with National
Guard soldiers during their send off at the Boone National
Guard Armory Center in Frankfort.
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4. A soldier gives Governor Fletcher a big
thumbs up.
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5. A soldier waves goodbye as the trucks
begin to roll out for Camp Shelby. The truck company consists
of 150 soldiers, 50 5 ton and 2 1/2 ton trucks, 4 fuel
tankers, a maintenance section, and a command and control
personnel.
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