Readiness

ELMHURST, Ill – U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Ikeakaghichi Akanu (left), 4th Medical Battalion, Marine Corps Forces Reserve, and civilian medical provider pose for a photo at Elmhurst Medical Center in Elmhurst, Ill., April 11, 2020. The battalion, part of the Department of Defense COVID-19 response, coordinates closely with state, local, and public health authorities to ensure the well-being of their personnel and the local population. U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North, is providing military support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help communities in need. (Courtesy photo)