AFNORTH stands ready for Gustav support

Colonel Michael Hare, AFNSEP director, works the phones at the 601st Air and Space Operations Center while monitoring the movements of Hurricane Gustav. 1st Air Force (AFNORTH) remains fully staffed throughout the Labor Day weekend, keeping tabs on Gustav's path and preparing for defense support of civil authorities taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jared Scott)

AFNORTH ready to support Gustav relief efforts

Published Aug. 30, 2008
AFNORTH/PA

Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla -- With Hurricane Gustav rapidly approaching, Air Forces Northern is ready to provide military resources to civil authorities if requested.

"We're ready and leaning forward to anticipate mission assignments," said Maj. Gen. Hank Morrow, 1st Air Force (AFNORTH) commander. "We bring a wealth of military capabilities to save lives, reduce suffering and minimize property damage."

Distinctive Air Force support missions during DSCA include air transport, search and rescue, MEDEVAC, incident awareness and disaster assessment through imagery and full motion video, general personnel evacuation, airspace safety and control, and aerial spray pest control.

"We provide a full range of air, space and information capabilities in North America, as requested, to protect and assist our citizens," said General Morrow.

AFNORTH is the Air Force organization responsible for providing Air Force resources to USNORTHCOM for Defense Support of Civil Authorities.

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