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California Army National Guard's Pvt. Lesly Benitez helps her community during LA Fires

  • California National Guard Primary
  • Jan. 10, 2025 | 1:09

U.S. Army Pvt. Lesly Benitez speaks about her duty location and thoughts on the Los Angeles County Fires at Altadena, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025. The California National Guard activated more than 800 service members to support local law enforcement and emergency response assets secure evacuated areas and fight fires raging across Los Angeles County. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Spc. William Franco Espinosa)