Living in Bangor, I have always found it reassuring to have the National Guard nearby. It's amazing to watch their big planes touch down and take off at the airport. And there's something kind of neat hearing and watching the helicopters hover around overhead. When you think of what they're training for, and what their called to do, you cannot help but respect the men and women who operate these impressive machines. And while we may not need another reason to thank these heroes, there is one. So let me tell you about it. Get our free mobile app A situation came up recently, according to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center's Facebook Page, wherein the hospital had to call in a favor from the National Guard. Thankfully they stepped up to pinch hit for both our local LifeFlight helicopters and Boston MediFlight helicopters, transporting a critical patient, to get the help they needed.