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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster inspects humanitarian aid destined for Gaza on a 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. U.S. Air Forces Central requested additional airdrop-qualified C-17 aircrews from Joint Base Charleston 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 and water. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

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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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian 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 13, 2024. Joint Base Charleston deployed C-17s to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. Air Mobility Command’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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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Air Force loadmaster pushes a pallet of humanitarian aid supplies destined for Gaza onto a 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 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 and water. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT deploys AMC C-17s to enhance humanitarian 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 13, 2024. Joint Base Charleston deployed C-17s to further enhance airdrop efforts to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza. Air Mobility Command’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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231128-F-VJ532-1362

The U.S. Agency for International Development utilizes U.S. Air Force airlift capabilities to transport humanitarian aid throughout the Middle East, Nov. 28, 2023. U.S. government partners will distribute these supplies to meet staggering needs in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes)
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231128-F-VJ532-1337

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Agency for International Development personnel offload 54,000 pounds of humanitarian aid from a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed airfield in the Middle East, Nov. 28, 2023. The humanitarian aid, destined for Gaza, will provide vital medical supplies, clothing, and food to the Palestinian civilians affected by the ongoing crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes)
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231128-F-VJ532-1290

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III carries 24.5 metric tons, more than 54,000 pounds, of humanitarian supplies to provide vitally needed medical supplies, warm clothing, food and nutrition assistance to the people of Gaza from undisclosed locations throughout the Middle East. In a coordinated effort between the U.S. Agency for International Development and U.S. Central Command, the U.S. Air Force began transporting life-saving supplies to help thousands of people amid the humanitarian pause to provide critical assistance to Palestinian civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes)
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231128-F-VJ532-1201

U.S. Air Force aerial port specialists load 24.5 metric tons of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed airfield in the Middle East, Nov. 28, 2023. The U.S. Air Force's rapid global mobility capability enables the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies throughout the Middle East. The U.S. Agency for International Development regularly coordinates with the U.S. Department of Defense to provide options to effectively transport millions of dollars of humanitarian aid where it is needed most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes)
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231128-F-VJ532-1156

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeanne Caron, 89th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, coordinates a humanitarian aid movement aboard the C-17 Globemaster III with U.S. Agency for International Development throughout the Middle East, Nov. 28, 2023. U.S. government partners will distribute these supplies to meet staggering needs in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes)
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231128-F-VJ532-1145

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Caroline Sussman, 89th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, inspects humanitarian aid loaded aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, Nov. 28, 2023. The U.S. Agency for International Development utilizes U.S. Air Force airlift capabilities to transport humanitarian aid throughout the Middle East, November 28, 2023. U.S. government partners will distribute these supplies to meet staggering needs in Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes)
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231128-F-VJ532-1085

U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Agency for International Development personnel offload more than 54,000 pounds of humanitarian aid from a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed airfield in the Middle East, Nov. 28, 2023. The humanitarian aid, destined for Gaza, provides vital medical supplies, clothing, and food to the Palestinian civilians affected by the ongoing crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes)
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231128-F-VJ532-1020

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeanne Caron, 89th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, ushers in 24.7 metric tons of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza aboard a C-17 Globemaster III at an undisclosed airfield in the Middle East, Nov. 28, 2023. The U.S. Air Force's rapid global mobility capability enables the expedited movement of critical, life-saving supplies throughout the Middle East. The U.S. Agency for International Development regularly coordinates with the U.S. Department of Defense to provide options to effectively transport millions of dollars of humanitarian aid where it is needed most. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Holmes)
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8th EAS maintains C-17s

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexander Yerger, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III avionics technician, ravels a communication cable, Jan. 17, 2023 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The C-17 made its maiden flight on Sept. 15, 1991. (US. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)
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8th EAS maintains C-17s

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jake Coddington, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III crew chief, applies speed tape to a pilot’s window, Jan. 17, 2023 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Made from aluminum, speed tape can be used as a temporary fix for minor repairs on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)
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8th EAS maintains C-17s

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Luis De Leon, an 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aerospace propulsion specialist, takes equipment from a toolbox, Jan. 17, 2023 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Aerospace propulsion specialists test, maintain and repair all parts of the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)
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8th EAS maintains C-17s

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vince Sarmiento, an 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aerospace propulsion specialist, performs maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III engine, Jan. 17, 2023 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Aerospace propulsion specialists test, maintain and repair all parts of the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)
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8th EAS maintains C-17s

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vince Sarmiento, left, and Airman 1st Class Luis De Leon, 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aerospace propulsion specialists, perform maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III engine, Jan. 17, 2023 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. These professionals play a critical part in keeping the Air Force’s Airmen and planes safe in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten) *This image was blurred for security purposes.
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8th EAS maintains C-17s

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Vince Sarmiento, an 8th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron aerospace propulsion specialist, performs maintenance on a C-17 Globemaster III engine, Jan. 17, 2023 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Aerospace propulsion specialists test, maintain and repair all parts of the engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)
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OAS III Equipment Download

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron and 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron work together to download supplies from a C-17 Globemaster III for Operation Agile Spartan III at an Undisclosed location, September 7, 2022. OAS III tested Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)’s ability to execute rapid troop and equipment movement to and from dispersed locations around the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dalton Williams)
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