3/8/2011 - Noncombatant Evacuation Operations command and control center staff members coordinate the reception and transit of simulated noncombatants during an Operational Readiness Exercise here March 7. NEO occurs during a time of war, political and civil instability, and natural disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

3/8/2011 - Individuals process through a Noncombatant Evacuation Operations facility during an Operational Readiness Exercise here March 7. Noncombatants are evacuated and relocated during times of war, political and civil instability, and natural disasters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

3/8/2011 - Staff Sgt. Tammera Jones, 374th Force Support Squadron, along with Staff Sgt. Tori Hawkins and Airman 1st Class Kayla McCabe, members from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron, process members participating in Noncombatant Evacuation Operations during an Operational Readiness Exercise here, March 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)