National Guard trains at the State Port

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina National Guard held a special training this morning at the State Port.

Soldiers trained for real-life emergency situations like natural disasters, protests and port security. Once a year the National Guard practices training exercises for a few weeks. Sergeant First Class Michael Grady said it ensures that the troops are always prepared in the case of an emergency.

“A lot of the training we’re doing today is geared more toward the disaster relief part,” Grady said. “It’s just dealing with the public, interacting with them, knowing how to utilize the resources that we have available.”

Grady said the National Guard must be ready to serve the governor or the president on a moment’s notice.