10 According to the U.S. Army War College, through the 2004 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress passed legislation allowing National Guard officers to temporarily hold a state and federal commission simultaneously. Hence the term “dual status.” The goal of this legislation was to streamline civil support operations and establish a unified front between the National Guard and active-duty forces. Since 2004, dual status commanders have been authorized to command nationally significant events such as summits and national political conventions. However, in more dire situations these dual hatted commanders led troops during earthquakes, wildfires and hurricanes like Katrina and Sandy. One such dire situation has been the current COVID-19 pandemic and the testing and vaccination efforts associated with it.