Oct. 2, 2024 North Carolina Guard delivers food, water to hurricane victims Asheville has become a vital distribution center for humanitarian aid to Western North Carolina. Blocked roads, downed power lines, and widespread flooding hindered the relief operation, necessitating air support for rapid response.
Oct. 1, 2024 Kentucky Air National Guard deploys for Hurricane Helene response The Kentucky Air National Guard deployed 11 Airmen to North Carolina on Oct. 1, 2024, to assist local authorities with the humane recovery of flood casualties in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Oct. 2, 2018 Air Force begins transition of hospitals, clinics to the Defense Health Agency The 81st Medical Group officially transferred management and administration functions to the Defense Health Agency today as part of a transition that will eventually include all Defense Department health care facilities.
Sept. 14, 2018 Hurricane Florence edges closer to East Coast, Hurricane Hunters continue reconnaissance As the storm moves closer to the East Coast, members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron continue flying through Hurricane Florence from the Air Dominance Center, Combat Readiness Training Center, Savannah, Georgia.