A member of the Arkansas National Guard chops up fallen trees following a tornado, April 25. (National Guard photo)
Our thoughts are with those affected by the recent string of tornadoes and violent weather in the midwest and southern states. Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., and smaller military installations were some of those hit, and hundreds of National Guard members are currently involved with recovery and clean-up efforts.
For more information on how DOD is responding, and for more information about tornadoes and preparing for a natural disaster, check out the following links:
National Guard tackles deadly storms, fires and floods
Team Little Rock Airmen weather storm, ready for deployment
Information about tornado season
Information about tornados and how they form
Information about tornado preparedness
Putting recent severe storms in historical perspective
