>> i think so. >> reporter: national guard member, justin lightner is working with one of the hospital'stensive care unit. >> there we go. all good. >> we decided to join the national guard after seeing what happened on 9/11 in kindergarten? >> i just wanted to help my community. grrks they have their work cut out for them because about 400 employees at the hospital are out of work because they have covid. air national guard captain is the officer in charge at the medical center, which consists of guard members who do nonmedical tasks. are you concerned any of your national guard members will contract covid? >> absolutely. within two days of being here, we had those symptomatic with sore throats, headaches, body aches, congestion and they all tested positive for covid. >> reporter: the chief nursing officer is grateful. >> they have extra help. i know others are looking out for us is greatly appreciated. >> reporter: and brandon hudson ended up in the icu after testing positive for covid. >> you need anything? you reedy to get out of the hospital? i bet. >> reporter: guard member, jordan

>> i don't think so. >> reporter: justin lightner is working with one of the registered nurses. they are taking care of 88-year-old covid patient lois murray, who just got transferred out of intensive care unit. >> there you go. give me a second. all good. >> you decided to join the national guard after seeing what happened on 9/11 when you were in kindergarten. >> uh-huh. i just wanted to help my community. >> reporter: 28 national guard members work at this hospital. they have their work cut out for them, not only because it is full but 400 employees are out of work because they have covid. >> reporter: the captain is in charge of this medical center, which consists of guard members who do nonmemory tasks. >> are you concerned any of your national guard members will contract covid? >> oh, absolutely. within two days of being here we had four guard members symptomatic with sore throats, headaches, body aches, fevers, nasal congestion. they all tested positive for covid. >> reporter: the personal risks are an inherent part of the mission. the chief officer is grateful. >>? just