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)