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.