March 29 USCENTCOM Conducts Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza

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A U.S. Soldier pushes a pallet of humanitarian aid onto an Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III March 29, 2024, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsiblity. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis 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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March 29 USCENTCOM Conducts Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Soldier pushes a pallet of humanitarian aid onto an Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III March 29, 2024, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsiblity. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis 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)

A U.S. Airmen secures humanitarian aid onto an Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III March 29, 2024, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsiblity. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis 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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March 29 USCENTCOM Conducts Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza

A U.S. Airmen secures humanitarian aid onto an Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III March 29, 2024, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsiblity. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis 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)

.S. Soldiers and Airmen secure 40 bundles of humanitarian aid onto an Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III March 29, 2024, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsiblity. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis 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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March 29 USCENTCOM Conducts Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza

U.S. Soldiers and Airmen secure 40 bundles of humanitarian aid onto an Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster III March 29, 2024, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsiblity. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis 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)

U.S. Airmen transport humanitarian aid onto Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster IIIs March 29, 2024, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis 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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March 29 USCENTCOM Conducts Humanitarian Airdrops into Gaza

U.S. Airmen transport humanitarian aid onto Air Mobility Command C-17 Globemaster IIIs March 29, 2024, at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The U.S. has prioritized the delivery of humanitarian aid to relieve the suffering of civilians affected by the ongoing crisis 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)

March 29, 2024
Release Number 20240329 - 01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

TAMPA, Fla. – U.S. Central Command conducted an air drop of humanitarian assistance into Northern Gaza on March 29, 2024, at 12:17 p.m. (Gaza time) to provide essential relief to civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.

The joint operation included two C-17 U.S. Air Force aircraft, and U.S. Army Soldiers specialized in aerial delivery of U.S humanitarian assistance supplies.

U.S. C-17s dropped over 46,000 U.S. meal equivalents into Northern Gaza, an area of great need, allowing for civilian access to the critical aid.

During today's mission, approximately 26 bundles landed in the sea. U.S. Central Command does not assess civilian harm or damage to infrastructure at this time but continues to monitor the situation.