A C-17 aircraft took off just two hours after receiving a request from the Netherlands to pick up 20 tons of USAR Dutch search and rescue equipment from Eindhoven Air Base.
This rapid-reaction transport mission is not the first time that the SAC has been used to support international rescue efforts. In 2020, the Heavy Airlift Wing, the operational military arm of the SAC, transported the same USAR search and rescue units to Lebanon following an explosion in Beirut. The SAC's ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies highlights the crucial role it plays in providing support to Member Nations in times of need.