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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army parachute rigger assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, locates supplies for a bundle within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 14, 2024. Throughout their time here, the detachment has moved 398 bundles of essential supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

U.S. Army parachute riggers assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, pose for a group photo within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), Oct. 15, 2024. The riggers moved bundles of blood and essential supplies in support of humanitarian aid operations within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

U.S. Army parachute riggers assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, prepare to conduct post-loading inspections within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. Parachute riggers must complete post-loading inspections to validate the stability of the airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules is loaded with supplies within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. The U.S. Army 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, works hand-in-hand with members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing to ensure airdrop bundles are properly transported across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Air Force cargo loader moves bundles of supplies onto a C-130 Hercules within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. The U.S. Army 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, works jointly with members of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing to ensure airdrop bundles are properly transported across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army parachute rigger assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, adjusts a parachute rig within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. Parachute riggers must complete post-loading inspections to validate the stability of the airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Air Force aerial porter assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron operates a cargo loader within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. Once completely prepared, bundles are moved onto aircraft with the help of aerial porters and loadmasters. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Air Force aerial porter assigned to the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron signals to parachute riggers within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. Once completely prepared, bundles are moved onto aircraft with the help of aerial porters and loadmasters. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A package of donated human blood sits within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 15, 2024. Since May 2024, the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1 has enabled the movement of 597 liters of human blood for humanitarian aid. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army parachute rigger assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, reads parachute rigging requirements within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 14, 2024. The rigging process involves hand-crafting a parachute that is deliberately made according to the weight and size of the bundle, as a minor mistake in the multiple hour-long rigging process can lead to airdrop failure. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army parachute rigger assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, prepares a parachute within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 14, 2024. The rigging process involves hand-crafting a parachute that is deliberately made according to the weight and size of the bundle, as a minor mistake in the multiple hour-long rigging process can lead to airdrop failure. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army medical technician assigned to the 401st Medical Logistics Company moves a box within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 14, 2024. Volunteers from within the unit assisted in ensuring bundles had the necessary requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army parachute rigger assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, carries a box of supplies within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 14, 2024. The riggers prepared airdrops consisting of food and human blood for humanitarian aid missions. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Army, Air Force units support essential humanitarian aid generation

A U.S. Army parachute rigger assigned to the 421st Quartermaster Company, Detachment 1, operates a forklift within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 14, 2024. The riggers prepared airdrops consisting of food and human blood for humanitarian aid missions. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III performs an airdrop of humanitarian aid over Gaza, March 29, 2024. Joint Base Charleston C-17s joined coalition aircraft to deliver aid to civilians impacted by the conflict in Gaza. 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 Photo)
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U.S. Air Force loadmasters prepare humanitarian aid for airdrop by a U.S. Air Forces Central HC-130J Combat King II at an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, March 14, 2024. This is the tenth U.S. airdrop since March 2 to support civilian populations on the ground in Gaza. Delivering humanitarian aid through an airdrop ensures the aid is received by civilians most in need without delay for communities that may be difficult to reach on the ground due to geography. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Airmen load AFCENT C-130s with humanitarian aid bound for Gaza

Four U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules’ aircraft loaded with humanitarian aid bound for airdrop over Gaza take off from an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2024. 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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Airmen load AFCENT C-130s with humanitarian aid bound for Gaza

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules loaded with humanitarian aid destined for Gaza taxis for takeoff at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2024. The U.S. Air Force’s rapid global mobility capability is enabling the expedited movement of critical, life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Airmen load AFCENT C-130s with humanitarian aid bound for Gaza

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft loaded with humanitarian aid bound for airdrop over Gaza taxis for takeoff from an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2024. Since March 2, the U.S. military and partner nations have worked together to airdrop critical, life-saving supplies to civilians in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Airmen load AFCENT C-130s with humanitarian aid bound for Gaza

A U.S. Air Force Airman inspects pallets of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, April 2, 2024. 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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