Category: US Airforce Central Command

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)

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A U.S. Army Central Command parachute rigger secures humanitarian aid destined for Gaza onto a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 16, 2024. The aid arrived via airdrop to Gaza the following day. 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 conducted 13 combined airdrop missions since March 2 to support civilian populations on the ground in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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A U.S. Air Force member uses a forklift to pick up bundles of Jordanian provided humanitarian aid onto a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II destined for an airdrop over Gaza, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 20, 2024. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Gaza, and U.S. Air Forces Central Airmen from all career fields supported the mission to quickly pack, rig and load aid to support the coalition’s effort. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

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Bundles of Jordanian humanitarian aid destined for an airdrop over Gaza await loading onto a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II in preparation for an airdrop destined for Gaza, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 16, 2024. The bundles are packed, wrapped, and rigged for aerial delivery by joint and coalition forces to ensure aid can be safely delivered to civilians in need. The U.S. has taken several precautions regarding weight, size, and speed to ensure the safe and effective delivery of aid to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force Photo)

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A U.S. Army Central parachute rigger removes 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 13, 2024. Joint Base Charleston provided these C-17s to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. U.S. Army Central Command Soldiers, specialized in rigging supplies for airdrop, ensured parachutes were prepared so that palletized food and water supplies could be dropped safely from the air. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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U.S. Air Force port operations Airmen load humanitarian aid, bound for airdrop over Gaza, aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 13, 2024. U.S. Air Force loadmasters and U.S. Army Central Command Soldiers, who specialize in rigging supplies for airdrop, inspect the pallets and parachutes before takeoff so the aid can be dropped safely. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, U.S. Central Command area of responsibility —  

Coalition Airmen from the U.S. Air Force and Royal Jordanian Air Force load Jordanian humanitarian aid aboard a U.S. Air Force HC-130J Combat King II at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central command area of responsibility, March 12, 2024. Halal meals were delivered via airdrop to help civilians affected by the ongoing conflict in the region. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability enabled the expedited movement of critical, life-saving humanitarian aid. (U.S. Air Force photos)

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TAMPA, Fla. —  

U.S. Central Command conducted a humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on March 9, 2024, at 2:18 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.

The joint operation included U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft and U.S. Army Soldiers specialized in aerial delivery of U.S humanitarian assistance supplies.

U.S. C-130s dropped over 41,400 U.S. meal equivalents and 23,000 bottles of water into Northern Gaza, an area of great need, allowing for civilian access to the critical aid.

The DoD humanitarian airdrops contribute to ongoing U.S. and partner-nation government efforts to alleviate human suffering. These airdrops are part of a sustained effort, and we continue to plan follow on aerial deliveries.

Source: United States Airforce Central Command

TAMPA. Fla. —  

TAMPA, Fla. — Central Command and the Royal Jordanian Air Force conducted a combined humanitarian assistance airdrop into Northern Gaza on March 5, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.

The combined, joint operation included U.S. Air Force C-130 aircraft and U.S. Army Soldiers specialized in aerial delivery of U.S and Jordanian humanitarian assistance supplies.

U.S. C-130s dropped over 36,800 U.S. and Jordanian meal equivalents in Northern Gaza, an area of great need, allowing for civilian access to the critical aid.

The DoD humanitarian airdrops contribute to ongoing U.S. and partner nation government efforts to provide life-saving humanitarian assistance to the people in Gaza. We continue planning for follow-on aid delivery missions.

These airdrops are part of a sustained effort to get more aid into Gaza, including by expanding the flow of aid through land corridors.

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U.S. Air Force Aerial Port Airmen certified in aircraft loading use a K-loader to move bundles of humanitarian air aboard a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at an undisclosed location, March 5, 2024. As a joint and combined mission, U.S. Air Forces Central Airmen, U.S. Army Central Command Soldiers, and regional partners delivered 60 pallets, consisting of more than 36,800 meals, via airdrop to civilians in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)