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Matchsticks

From on board the Army Blackhawk helicopter, the aerial view of Hurricane Ike's devastation is evident on Bolivar Island on the Texas coast. Hurricane Ike made landfall on the Texas coast as a category 2-3. The houses below look like a bunch of match sticks strewn about. September 19, 2008 (Air Force photo by SMSgt Elizabeth Gilbert) Cleared
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Lone survivor

From on board the Army Blackhawk helicopter, the aerial aftermath of Hurricane Ike is evident. Hurricane Ike caused the devastation of Bolivar Island on the Texas coast, where Ike made landfall as a category 2-3 hurricane. Only one house survived this neighborhood amongst hundreds that were completely wiped out due to the storm surge. September 19, 2008 (Air Force photo by SMSgt Elizabeth Gilbert) Cleared
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Powering up

Army Specialist Daniel Harper and Army Sergeant Jeff Layer, Texas MIlitary Forces delivers a generator to power up wash point stations for soldiers supporting Task Force 36 IDHQ Hurricane Ike sustainment at Galveston, Texas. September 18, 2008
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National Guard Van

Soldiers and Airmen relax and watch TV in front of the National Guard van that is parked close to Task Force Ike Headquarters on Galveston Island. The van is assigned to the Texas Military Forces, Public Affairs unit that requires satellite uplink to transmit photos and video to military websites and FTP sites. September 19, 2008 (Air Force photo by SMSgt Elizabeth Gilbert)
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Foot Cleansing

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Crystal Stringer a medical technician of the 147th Medical Group, Texas Military Forces cleans the foot of a first responder due to blisters at the medical aid station on Galveston Island. The medical station is part of the Texas Task Force that is aiding in the sustainment of residents on Galveston due to the devastation of Hurricane Ike. September 19, 2008 (Air Force photo by SMSgt Elizabeth Gilbert)
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Blackhawk Delivers Needed Medical Supplies

U.S. Army Blackhawk aircrews and soldiers belonging to the Texas Military Forces delivers much needed medical supplies at he Resource Staging Area (RSA) at Lufkin, Texas. The medical supplies are for the Point of Distribution (POD) center at Lufkin to aid soldiers manning the station. September 18, 2008 (Air Force photo by SMSgt Elizabeth Gilbert)
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Soldier Performs Magic

After 6 days of distributing water, food and ice from the Point of Distribution (POD) center, Soldiers from the Texas Military forces become experts in loading the supplies to stranded citizens on Galveston Island. The bag of ice seem to levitate to the soldiers beckoning as he loads the vehicles with supplies. September 18, 2008. (Air Force photo by SMSgt Elizabeth Gilbert)
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Sunrise Prayer Service

Texas State Guard Chaplain Fair holds a prayer meeting for the Soldiers and Airmen of the Texas Military Forces on Galveston Island to pray for the families who lost everything due to Hurricane Ike. September 18, 2008 (Air Force photo by SMSgt Elizabeth Gilbert)
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Modern Day Campsite

Back in the Rough Riders day, a campsite meant sleeping on the ground open to the elements and getting bit by critters. Todays Soldiers and Airmen of the Texas Military Forces have the modern day tent cots to accommodate their austere conditions caused by Hurricane Ike on Galveston Island. the cots are self contained sleeping tents to protect them from the elements and critters. September 18, 2008 (Air Force Photo by SMSgt Elizabeth Gilbert)
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Four Litter Carry

U. S. Air Force unit members from the 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard, Fort Worth carry a special needs person awaiting to airlift to safety at the SE Texas Regional Airport, Beaumont , Texas, in support of Hurricane Ike relief efforts, 11 September 2008. (Photo by Staff Sgt Jennifer Marrs)
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Loading Special Needs Evacuees

U. S. Air Force unit members from the 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard, Fort Worth carry a special needs person awaiting to airlift to safety at the SE Texas Regional Airport, Beaumont , Texas, in support of Hurricane Ike relief efforts, 11 September 2008. (Photo by Staff Sgt Jennifer Marrs)
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Sending Away

U. S. Air Force unit members from the 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard, Fort Worth and U.S. Army soldier from AH33FA Nacogdoches, TX prepare to carry a special needs person awaiting to airlift to safety at the SE Texas Regional Airport, Beaumont , Texas, in support of Hurricane Ike relief efforts, 11 September 2008. (Photo by Staff Sgt Jennifer Marrs)
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Breaking Bread

Master Sgt Candice Gonzalez from the 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard, Fort Worth prepares food for special needs people awaiting to airlift to safety at the SE Texas Regional Airport, Beaumont , Texas, in support of Hurricane Ike relief efforts, 11 September 2008. (Photo by Staff Sgt Jennifer Marrs)
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Time to Greet

First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush greets eager spectators at NAS Joint Reserve Base, Carswell Field, Fort Worth, TX during her visit for Presidential Candidate John McCain's private fundraiser held September 16, 2008. (Air Force photo By: TSgt Charles Hatton)
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A Wave Goodbye

First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush waves to spectators as she boards her aircraft at NAS Joint Reserve Base, Carswell Field, Fort Worth, TX during her visit for Presidential Candidate John McCain;s private fundraiser held September 16, 2008. (Air Force photo By: TSgt Charles Hatton)
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Hurricane Ike Devastates Restaurants at Sea Wall.

Air Force Major General Allen Dehnert, Texas Air Adjutant General, looks over the damage caused by powerful Hurricane Ike as it made its' landfall on Galveston, Texas. The hurricane completely demolished the once famous Balinese Restaurant along with the ajoining restaurants on either side. September 17, 2008 (Air Force photo by SMSgt Elizabeth Gilbert) CLEARED
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Encouraging Words to troops

Air Force Major General Allen Dehnert, Air Adjutant General of Texas visits the 149th Medical Group and the Texas Military Forces at Galveston to give the troops words of encouragement and of gratitude for their servitude in times of state emergencies. Texas Military Forces is helping through the sustainment and evacuation on Galveston Island. September 17, 2008 (Air Force photo by SMSgt Elizabeth Giblert) CLEARED
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Field Surgery at Galveston

Air Force Captain Fabio Delarosa, a physician's assistant from Task Force Ike, Texas Military Forces prepares to stitch up an emergency responder who gashed his finger while setting up emergency equipment at Ball High School, Galveston, Texas. September 17, 2008 ( Air Force Photo by: SMSgt Elizabeth Gilbert) CLEARED
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Hurricane IKE Leadership

Texas State Guard Lieutenant Colonel Larry Bosher, Group Commander from the 436th Air Support Group, NAS Fort Worth, Joint Reserve Base briefs visitors on the importance of the hurricane relief effort at the Dallas Convention Center, Dallas TX September 14, 2008. The convention center housed approximately 1400 evacuees from Hurricane Ike. (Air Force photo By: TSgt Charles Hatton)
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531st USAFB Brass Ensemble

531st Air Fiorce Band brass ensemble performs at their annual summer concert in Oklahoma as ambassadors of music to recruit more people into the Air Force July 1, 2004. (Air Force photo by: SSgt David Clower) CLEARED
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