An American flag lays in the midst of the destruction in Tupelo following the April 28 tornado that struck the area. Approximately 100 Mississippi National Guard members are responding to the disaster area. (Photos from Staff Sgt. Veronica McNabb from the Camp McCain Training Site.)

An American flag lays in the midst of the destruction in Tupelo following the April 28 tornado that struck the area. Approximately 100 Mississippi National Guard members are responding to the disaster area. (Photos from Staff Sgt. Veronica McNabb from the Camp McCain Training Site.)