Source: United States Airforce Central Command
U.S. Army Central parachute riggers remove excess string from a parachute attached to humanitarian aid destined for Gaza inside a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Air Mobility Command at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 21, 2024. The joint and combined mission leveraged the expertise of U.S. Air Forces Central Airmen and ARCENT Soldiers specializing in the packaging, loading, and release of pallets for aerial delivery. The U.S. has taken several precautions regarding weight, size, and speed to ensure the safe and effective airdrop of aid to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)