U.S. Air Force, Army airdrop 66 pallets of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Over 38,000 Meals Ready to Eat and water destined for an airdrop over Gaza are loaded aboard a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia March 1, 2024. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability enables the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force, Army airdrop 66 pallets of humanitarian aid to Gaza

U.S. service members secure humanitarian aid onto a cargo aircraft at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 1, 2024. The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army worked together to deliver 66 pallets of humanitarian aid. The U.S. Air Force rapid global mobility capability enabled the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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A U.S. Army Soldier pushes a pallet of humanitarian aid onto a cargo aircraft at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 1, 2024. The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army worked together to deliver over 66 pallets of humanitarian aid. A U.S. Army quartermaster company rigged the pallets with parachutes to ensure the safe deployment of pallets from the rear of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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U.S. Air Force, Army airdrop 66 pallets of humanitarian aid to Gaza

U.S. Air Force aerial port Airmen load pallets of food and water destined for an airdrop over Gaza aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2024. Delivering humanitarian aid through an airdrop ensures the aid is received by civilians most in need without delay for communities which may be difficult to reach on the ground due to geography. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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U.S. Air Force, Army airdrop 66 pallets of humanitarian aid to Gaza

A U.S. Army Soldier secures straps on humanitarian aid pallets at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2024. The 66 pallets, destined for airdrop in Gaza aboard a C-130J Super Hercules, included 38,000 Meals Ready to Eat and water to alleviate suffering of civilians. U.S. Army Central quartermaster company Soldiers specialize in rigging supplies for airdrops ensured the pallets were ready for the mission. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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U.S. Air Force, Army airdrop 66 pallets of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Humanitarian aid pallets rigged with parachutes for airdrop aboard a C-130J Super Hercules are prepared for takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2024. The humanitarian assistance included 38,000 Meals Ready to Eat and water to alleviate suffering of civilians in Gaza. U.S. Army Central quartermaster company Soldiers specializing in rigging supplies for airdrops, ensured parachutes were prepared properly so the palletized food and water supplies could be dropped safely from the air. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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U.S. Air Force, Army airdrop 66 pallets of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Humanitarian aid pallets rigged with parachutes for airdrop aboard a C-130J Super Hercules are loaded and prepared for takeoff at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 1, 2024. The humanitarian assistance included over 38,000 Meals Ready to Eat and water to alleviate suffering of civilians in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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U.S. Air Force, Army airdrop 66 pallets of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Three U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules loaded with humanitarian aid bound for airdrop over Gaza take off from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 2, 2024. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability enabled the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)

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U.S. Air Force, Army airdrop 66 pallets of humanitarian aid to Gaza

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules loaded with humanitarian aid bound for airdrop over Gaza takes off from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, March 2, 2024. U.S. Central Command regularly supports U.S. government interagency partners by delivering humanitarian aid throughout the region. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability enables the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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U.S. Air Force, Army airdrop 66 pallets of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Published March 2, 2024
By U.S. Air Forces Central Public Affairs