Jan. 10, 2025 U.S. Military Already Fighting Fires in California, Ready to Do More The Defense Department has 500 active-duty troops and a variety of equipment on standby to assist with the wildfires in California, said the deputy pentagon press secretary.
Nov. 14, 2024 Army, Air Force Units Provide Lifesaving Support Army and Air Force personnel have been supporting humanitarian missions that deliver vital supplies to those in need in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
Oct. 4, 2024 Austin Says DOD Fully Engaged at Home and Abroad Following a U.S. Transportation Command change of command at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a news briefing to provide updates about the Middle East, Hurricane Helene response, Ukraine and the AUKUS partnership.
Oct. 3, 2024 National Guard Provides Support to Hurricane Stricken States About 6,700 guardsmen from 16 states across the U.S. have been activated to provide assistance, as part of emergency management assistance compacts, in the states hit hardest by the hurricane.
Oct. 1, 2024 Troops Rescue Hundreds in Helene Aftermath More than 5,900 National Guardsmen from multiple states rescued hundreds of people and cleared roads across the Southeast in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
July 12, 2024 U.S. Announces Latest Security Package for Ukraine The latest presidential drawdown authority package will provide Ukraine additional capabilities to meet its most urgent needs and includes one Patriot battery, munitions for rocket systems, and artillery and antitank weapons.
June 12, 2024 Following 2-Day Pier Closure, 1,000 Tons of Aid Are Delivered to Gaza's Shore Since May 17, U.S. Central Command has assisted in the delivery of more than 2,500 metric tons of humanitarian aid to the Gaza shore for onward distribution, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said.
June 7, 2024 U.S. Completes Repairs to Gaza Pier, Expects to Resume Aid Deliveries Soon U.S. forces are expected to resume delivery of humanitarian aid into Gaza via the Defense Department's Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore pier.
May 28, 2024 Defense Department Conducts Recover, Repair Mission for Temporary Pier After Heavy Sea States The Defense Department is working to recover three of four vessels associated with its temporary humanitarian aid pier in Gaza after rough seas caused the motorized sections to run aground May 25, the Pentagon announced.
May 16, 2024 Aid Will Soon Flow to Palestinians in Gaza via DOD Temporary Pier The Defense Department logistics capability stands ready to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza, said Sonali Korde of USAID's bureau for humanitarian assistance.