MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airmen from the 23rd Wing work together to build a tent during the Global Response Force exercise here May 21. The exercise helped the wing plan civilian rescue operations in response to possible real-world catastrophes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Rissmiller)

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Simulated deployers from the 23rd Wing board a HC-130P King with their mobility bags during the base's Global Response Force exercise here May 21. The exercise prepared Airmen for real-world humanitarian efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Barker)

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airmen from the 23rd Wing carry a pallet into a cargo-loading area during the wing's Global Response Force exercise here May 21. The pallets were loaded with mission essential equipment to operate in austere conditions following a possible natural disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Rissmiller)

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Senior Airman Sean Helm, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, secures a pallet to a HC-130P King during a humanitarian relief deployment exercise here May 21. The Global Response Force exercise prepared Airmen for real-world humanitarian efforts in the aftermath of a natural disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Barker)

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airmen from the 23rd Wing load a liquid oxygen tank onto a HC-130P King during the base's Global Response Force exercise here May 21. The exercise prepared Airmen for real-world humanitarian efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittany Barker)

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Brien, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator journeyman, secures equipment here May 21. The 23rd Wing exercised its ability to move cargo via air and road routes to support humanitarian relief missions. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Schelli Jones)

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MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Simulated deployers get some rest on an HC-130P King while waiting to depart during a Global Response Force exercise here May 21. The exercise helped the wing plan civilian rescue operations in the aftermath of a natural disaster. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Rissmiller)

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Rescue forces prepare to aid others during hurricane drill

Published May 21, 2008