Soldiers with Quick Response Force (QRF) and equipment are offloaded from N.C. Air National Guard C-130s at George Air Field in Alexandria, La., in support of Hurricane Katrina relief effort on Sept. 3, 2005. Members of the QRF will provide security, medical, and humanitarian support. AFNSEP coordinates assets such as these when federal assistance is requested. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Brian E. Christiansen)