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Austin marks anniversary of Hamas attacks, reaffirms DOD's commitment to Israel's defense
October 8, 2024 — One year since the deadly Hamas terrorist attack, the Defense Department remains committed to helping Israel defend itself, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said... MORE

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Defense secretary orders additional naval assets to Middle East amid rising tensions
August 13, 2024 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered additional naval assets to the Middle East to reinforce the United States' commitment to Israel's defense amid escalating regional tensions... MORE

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U.S. goal in Middle East Is easing tensions, finding diplomatic solutions
July 18, 2024 — The United States would like to see a ceasefire in Gaza, an easing of tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and a cessation of Houthi aggression in the Red Sea area, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said on July 16... MORE

U.S. Airmen, Soldiers airdrop humanitarian aid into Gaza
March 25, 2024 — U.S. Air Forces Central and U.S. Army Central conducted joint and combined airdrop operations with two C-17 Globemaster IIIs from an undisclosed location in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, on March 25, 2024... MORE

Airmen prepare humanitarian aid destined for airdrop over Gaza on an AMC C-17.