Sept. 14, 2018 More than 7,000 troops ready as Hurricane Florence hits WASHINGTON - More than 7,000 service members - National Guard and active-duty - are standing by ready to assist as Hurricane Florence hits the Carolina coast, Defense Department officials said Thursday. Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan are monitoring
Sept. 13, 2018 Information and Resources: Hurricane Florence As Hurricane Florence bears down on the U.S. East Coast, the Department of Defense will update this page (https://dod.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1628035/information-and-resources-hurricane-florence/) with the latest information, including tips for preparedness and dealing with the storm’s