U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Smith, 635th Materiel Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, ties up a filled sandbag at Mescalero, New Mexico, July 19, 2025. Volunteers supported multiple recovery efforts, including sorting and transporting clothing donations, clearing flood debris, and filling sandbags to bolster defenses against further damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)