Members of the North Carolina Air National Guard load hurricane relief pallets onto a C-17 Globemaster III for delivery to Western North Carolina in support of humanitarian efforts following Tropical Storm Helene at the North Carolina Air National Guard, Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, October 3, 2024. The hurricane relief pallets contain Meals ready to Eat (MREs), water, and medication. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Reanna Hartgrove)