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)