The Air Force has eight C-17 cargo aircraft based at Hickam Air Force Base

that are used for worldwide missions, including humanitarian relief efforts.

The aircraft are jointly maintained and operated by the Hawaii Air National

Guard and active duty Air Force.

Lt. Col. Chuck Anthony, a Hawaii National Guard spokesman, said he was not

aware of any consideration being given to using C-17s for critical cargo

deliveries.

"If there is a bonafide emergency, we can transport those things," Anthony

said. "But it has to be an emergency type situation."