Air Force MSgt. Matthew Smith from the 142nd Aeromedical Squadron, Delaware Air National Guard, adjusts the center pole for the litter system used to hold patients during flight. The 136th Airlift Wing,Texas Air National Guard is preparing for deployment for Hurricane Gustav, NAS/JRB,Carswell Field, Fort Worth,Texas, August 30,2008.(USAF photo by MSgt Michael Lachman)