grateful. >> just extra help and know that others are looking out for us is greatly appreciated. >> reporter: frank hudson also ended up in the icu after tested positive for covid. >> how are you feeling? >> good? do you need anything? >> i am ready to get out of the hospital. >> i bet. >> she's an emt and wants to be a nurse parishioner. can i put this on your finger? >> perfect. you can relax a little bit. >> reporter: were the patient surprised when you tell them you are in the military and you are taking care of them? >> yeah, they're like really? they think it's cool and i am glad they feel that way. >> reporter: the national guard members also take care of patients in the hospital for other illnesses. patient hunter here for a torn aorta and bleeding. he's getting an alg.