In 2017, three hurricanes devastated parts of Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Watching the desperation of so many people in need unfold on live television, millions across America answered the call to help. I was fortunate enough to be one of those who had the ability and time to do so. While on duty with the Florida National Guard during Hurricane Irma, I had the honor to serve in a shelter housing hundreds of residents of a rural north Florida county. For 36 hours, an Army