Members from various aeromedical evacuation squadrons load simulated patients onto an 815th Airlift Squadron C-130 Super Hercules aircraft at the Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center, Mississippi, during an aeromedical evacuation exercise Nov. 1, 2017, for Southern Strike 2018. 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)