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 21, 2024. U.S. Army Central Command Soldiers, specialized in rigging supplies for airdrop, ensured parachutes were prepared so that palletized food could be dropped safely from the air. The U.S. has taken several precautions regarding weight, size, and speed to ensure the safe and effective airdrop of aid to Gaza. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Date Taken: | 03.21.2024 |
Date Posted: | 03.22.2024 07:51 |
Photo ID: | 8300732 |
VIRIN: | 240321-F-WH061-1147 |
Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
Size: | 2.72 MB |
Location: | (UNDISCLOSED LOCATION) |
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