Louisiana National Guardsmen load MREs at a commodities distribution site in LaPlace, La.

LAPLACE, La. – Pvt. Ralph Dunn, 256th Brigade Special Teams Battalion, loads MREs at a commodities distribution site in LaPlace, La., Aug. 31, 2012. The LANG has more than 8,000 Soldiers and Airmen ready to support our citizens, local and state authorities in support of Hurricane Isaac operations. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. David Kirtland, 241st Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Louisiana Army National Guard.)