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AMC C-17s bolster AFCENT humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza

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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AMC C-17s bolster AFCENT humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Air Force aerial port loader pushes a pallet of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza onto a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 21, 2024. The U.S. has conducted 15 combined airdrop missions since March 2 to support civilian populations on the ground in Gaza. In the Coalition’s effort to support civilians suffering from the hardships of continued conflict in Gaza, the U.S. delivered aid via airdrop to ensure expedited delivery and access to food. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AMC C-17s bolster AFCENT humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Air Mobility Command is loaded with pallets of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 21, 2024. Joint Base Charleston deployed C-17s to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. The U.S. has conducted 15 combined airdrop missions since March 2 to support civilian populations on the ground in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AMC C-17s bolster AFCENT humanitarian aid airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Air Force aerial port loader pushes a pallet of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza onto a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 21, 2024. Joint Base Charleston deployed airdrop-qualified C-17 aircrews to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. In the Coalition’s effort to support civilians suffering from the hardships of continued conflict in Gaza, the U.S. delivered aid via airdrop to ensure expedited delivery and access to food. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Airmen, Soldiers load U.S. C-17s with humanitarian aid destined for Gaza

A U.S. Air Forces Central loadmaster pushes a pallet of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza onto a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 16, 2024. This aid arrived via airdrop in Gaza the following day. Service members across CENTCOM with various supporting roles are working around the clock to prepare and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Airmen, Soldiers load U.S. C-17s with humanitarian aid destined for Gaza

A U.S. Air Forces Central loadmaster pushes a pallet of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza onto a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 16, 2024, in preparation for an aid flight the following day. 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 airdrop of aid to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Airmen, Soldiers load U.S. C-17s with humanitarian aid destined for Gaza

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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U.S. Airmen, Soldiers load U.S. C-17s with humanitarian aid destined for Gaza

U.S. Air Force loadmasters and port operations Airmen load pallets of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza onto a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 16, 2024. The loading of this aircraft was in preparation for an aid flight March 17. The March 17 flight is the U.S.s 13th combined airdrop mission since March 2 to support civilian populations on the ground in Gaza. The U.S. Air Force rapid global mobility capability enabled the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Airmen, Soldiers load U.S. C-17s with humanitarian aid destined for Gaza

A U.S. Army Central Command parachute rigger carries supplies through a warehouse at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 16, 2024. The aid was delivered via airdrop the following day to Gaza. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Airmen, Soldiers load U.S. C-17s with humanitarian aid destined for Gaza

A U.S. Army Central Command parachute rigger prepares a pallet of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 16, 2024. The aid was delivered via airdrop 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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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

An M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank rolls out of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft operated by the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Aug 27, 2022 at an undisclosed location. The 816th EAS hauls cargo and personnel across the Air Forces Central area of responsibility. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jose Cardoza, an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, measures the length and angle of a chain securing an M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank Aug 27, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. Loadmasters thoroughly scrutinize every chain to ensure the angles and placement provide proper restraint to keep the tank secured during flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Alix, an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, straps down a chain used to secure an M-1/A2 Abrams main battle Aug 27, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. Loadmasters ensure that cargo is properly balanced and secured before flight to ensure safe transportation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron alongside 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmasters secure an M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Aug 12, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The M-1 Abrams tank requires 38 chains to be securely fastened during flight. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS hauls M-1/A2 Abrams Tank

An M-1/A2 Abrams main battle tank is loaded onto an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Aug 27, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The tank was transported to an undisclosed location. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS “Moose” loadmasters keep cargo moving in AOR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicole Snowden, an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, goes through a preflight checklist July 12, 2022 at Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar. Loadmasters are responsible for the on-load, securing and off-load of any cargo on board an aircraft, as well as any passengers who may be flying. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS “Moose” loadmasters keep cargo moving in AOR

Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron along with l816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmasters position cargo aboard a C-17 Globemaster aircraft July 12, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The C-17, assigned to Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, transported the cargo to other bases in the region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS “Moose” loadmasters keep cargo moving in AOR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicole Snowden (left), an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, directs the loading of cargo on a C-17 Globemaster aircraft July 12, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The C-17, assigned to Al Udeid Airbase, Qatar, flies missions throughout the region transporting cargo and passengers. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS “Moose” loadmasters keep cargo moving in AOR

Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to load cargo onto a C-17 Globemaster aircraft assigned to Al Udeid Airbase Qatar, July 12, 2022 at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait. The 386th ELRS airmen worked with C-17 loadmasters to load cargo aboard the aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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816th EAS “Moose” loadmasters keep cargo moving in AOR

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mikaela Branchfield, an 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmaster, communicates with pilots on board a C-17 Globemaster during a preflight check July 12, 2022 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. C-17 aircraft can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions and can transport litters and ambulatory patients during aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael J. Kelly)
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