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Georgia Army National Guard Sgt Reynaldo Moreno, a 148th Air Ambulance Medical Company avionics mechanic, repairs an avionics device on one of the unit's UH-1, aka Huey, helicopters Thursday January 23, 2003. The 148th deployed to Fort Hood, Texas, in support of Operation Noble Eagle the homeland security mission that continues since the tragic events of September 11, 2001. He has no qualms about going even though he leaves behind his wife and family. "I'm here to do my job," he said with enthusiasm. Moreno, a Guardsman for five years, has also served in the Navy, as an electrician, and the Army, as an infantryman. (Georgia National Guard photo by Sgt. Jeff Lowry)