U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 37th and 59th Air Wing unload hospital patients evacuating from Beaumont, Texas, September 12, 2008, in advance of Hurricane Ike making landfall. C-130 Hercules from Little Rock Air Force Base, with aeromedical evacuation crews from the 908th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Scott AFB, helped move vulnerable patients out of the storm’s path while maintaining a high level of care during transport. The C-130 is distinct from similar platforms due to its ability to perform diverse roles, including airlift support, aeromedical evacuation missions, and disaster relief missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Willis)