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.
May 9, 2024 DOD Uses Unfavorable Sea Conditions to Gain Efficiencies on Gaza Aid Mission While unfavorable sea conditions have slowed deployment of two piers meant to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza, DOD has found a way to use the delay to its advantage.
April 4, 2024 Austin Calls for 'Rapid Increase' of Aid Into Gaza Through All Crossings Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant about the ongoing conflict in Gaza, Israeli efforts to ensure the defeat of Hamas and the need to secure the release of all hostages.
March 14, 2024 Austin Underscores NATO Unity in Meeting With Latvia's Defense Minister Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III commended Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds for the continued assistance in helping Ukraine defend itself against the ongoing invasion.
March 12, 2024 U.S. Ships Leave Virginia for Gaza, More Equipment to Flow to Ukraine U.S. Army ships are moving to the Eastern Mediterranean to build a pier to supply civilians in Gaza with essential supplies, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.
March 12, 2024 Specialized Army Unit Underway to Support Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza The specialized Army unit tasked with establishing a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver critical humanitarian assistance has wasted no time in making the complex operation a reality.
Nov. 16, 2023 With Continuing Resolution, Service Members to Get Paid Through Holidays The Defense Department continues to urge Congress to pass a full-year appropriations measure.