Southern Strike 2018

Members of the Air Force Reserve 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and other Air National Guard AE squadrons head toward a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from the 183rd Airlift Squadron to prepare it for simulated patient transport Oct. 30, 2017, during Southern Strike 2018 at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Mississippi. Southern Strike 2018 is a large-scale, joint multinational combat exercise that provides tactical level training for the full spectrum of conflict and emphasizes air dominance, maritime operations, maritime air support, precision engagement, close air support, command and control, personnel recovery, aeromedical evacuation, and combat medical support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ryan Labadens)