Virginia National Guard soldiers from Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team prepare to conduct reconnaissance patrols in support of Hurricane Sandy operations Oct. 29, 2012, in Suffolk, Va. The Virginia National Guard has been authorized to bring up to 750 personnel on state active duty, and the Virginia Army Guard and Virginia Defense Force are staging throughout Virginia with personnel and equipment capable of performing high water transport, debris reduction and reconnaissance patrols. (Sgt. 1st Class A.J. Coyne, Virginia Guard Public Affairs)