The damage to the area is unbelievable. First Class Ron Trimble were making preparations for their unit's upcoming weekend exercise. Other supplies, including eating utensils, soap and aluminum foil, have been provided by the unit as the week progressed. On Thursday, Love and his wife, who manages a local restaurant, prepared breakfast for more than 100 families. Petty Officer Love estimates that the reserve unit has provided about 10 percent of its equipment to assist in the relief effort, and another 30 percent is ready to go at a moment's notice.
Love says that the unit is ready to help in any way possible.
Petty Officer Bliss summed up the attitude of the unit. It's an important mission, and we're here to do whatever it takes to assist the families who have been touched by this terrible tragedy. According to military personnel on the scene, many reservists in their civilian capacity were helping in various ways. When I surveyed the scene, I met some Marines from Fox Battery and some Sailors. We volunteered as a group helping search and rescue efforts inside the federal building and standing Guard and Security duty.