C-17 Globemaster III aircraft stand ready to relocate during preparations for Hurricane Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. The base routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions in order to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to prevent potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Silvera)

A C-17 Globemaster III relocates during preparations for Hurricane Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. The base routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions in order to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to prevent potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Silvera)

A Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III takes off during relocation operations in preparation for Tropical Storm Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. The base routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions in order to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to avoid potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Jenkins)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Natanaell Vicente-Castro, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, communicates during C-17 Globemaster III relocation operations for Tropical Storm Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. To effectively prepare the aircraft for relocation, base personnel worked together to ensure the C-17s were fueled and loaded with the necessary equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Jenkins)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Williams, 437th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, marshals a C-17 Globemaster III during relocation operations in preparation for Tropical Storm Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. The base routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions in order to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to avoid potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Jenkins)

Joint Base Charleston C-17 Globemaster III relocates in preparation for Tropical Storm Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. To effectively prepare the aircraft for relocation, base personnel worked together to ensure the C-17s were fueled and loaded with the necessary equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Jenkins)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin Carrizales, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a C-17 Globemaster III during relocation operations in preparation for Tropical Storm Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. The base routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions in order to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to avoid potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Jenkins)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Justin Carrizales, 437th Aircraft Maintenance crew chief, prepares to marshall a C-17 Globemaster III during relocation operations in preparation for Tropical Storm Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. To effectively prepare the aircraft for relocation, base personnel worked together to ensure the C-17s were fueled and loaded with the necessary equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Jenkins)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dawson Pierce, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Joseph Barber, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, prepare C-17 Globemaster IIIs for relocation prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. To effectively prepare the aircraft, base personnel worked together to ensure the C-17s were properly fueled and loaded with the necessary equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Parker)

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Justin Carrizales and Natanaell Vicente-Castro, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, speak to each other during C-17 Globemaster III relocation operations for Tropical Storm Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. The base routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions in order to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to avoid potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Jenkins)

A C-17 Globemaster III prepares to take off from the flightline during preparations for Hurricane Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. The base routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions in order to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to avoid potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Silvera)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dominick Martin, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares a C-17 Globemaster III for relocation prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. To effectively prepare the aircraft, base personnel worked together to ensure the C-17s were properly fueled, and loaded with the necessary equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Parker)

U.S. Air Force base personnel conduct maintenance checks on a C-17 Globemaster III during preparations for Hurricane Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. The base routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions in order to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to avoid potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Silvera)

A C-17 Globemaster III taxis before takeoff during preparations for Hurricane Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. The base routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions in order to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to prevent potential damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Silvera)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Tyler Williams, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals the last C-17 Globemaster III to leave the base during relocation operations in preparation for Tropical Storm Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. To effectively prepare the aircraft for relocation, base personnel worked together to ensure the C-17s were fueled and loaded with the necessary equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Jenkins)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Barber, 628th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, prepares a C-17 Globemaster III for relocation prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. To effectively prepare the aircraft, base personnel worked together to ensure the C-17s were fueled and loaded with the necessary equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Parker)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dominick Martin, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, left, and Senior Airman Dawson Pierce, 437th AMXS crew chief, prepare a C-17 Globemaster III for relocation prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. To effectively prepare the aircraft, base personnel worked together to ensure the C-17s were fueled and loaded with the necessary equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Parker)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dominick Martin, 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares a C-17 Globemaster III for relocation prior to the arrival of Hurricane Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022. To effectively prepare the aircraft, base personnel worked together to ensure the C-17s were properly fueled and loaded with the necessary equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Parker)

A C-17 Globemaster III relocates from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 28, 2022, in preparation for Hurricane Ian. The base routinely relocates aircraft prior to extreme weather conditions in order to continue the rapid global mobility mission and to prevent potential loss or damage from the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Silvera)

The Joint Base Charleston flightline sits empty after C-17 Globemaster III relocation operations are complete in preparation for Tropical Storm Ian at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, Sept. 29, 2022. To effectively prepare the aircraft for relocation, base personnel worked together to ensure the C-17s were fueled and loaded with the necessary equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sara Jenkins)