Fighter Sweep
  • Home
  • Military Aviation
  • Air Force
  • Navy
  • Spec Ops
  • Expert Analysis
  • Careers
  • Photos
Home Previous Post Next Post
Follow @fightersweep

The 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron (ELRS) Airmen Provide Support for USAID Food Relief Donation to Pakistan

October 27, 2022
SOFREP No Comments Air Force, News, World

The 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron prepared and palletized more than 1.4 million pounds of humanitarian relief cargo, provided by the U.S. Agency for International Development, September 8-12, 2022 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. More than 40 Airmen from across the 380th ELRS pitched in to prepare palletized cargo for 14 individual C-17 Globemaster sorties to Pakistan, some flights holding as much as 90,000 pounds. Relief items included kitchen sets, shelter building kits, tarps and plastic sheeting.

Airmen of the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron palletize flood relief items bound for Pakistan September 8, 2022, at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. Tasked with building approximately 180 pallets weighing more than 6,000 pounds each, Airmen from various specialties within the 380th ELRS jumped in to assist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

Since June 14, 2022, floods in Pakistan are estimated to have killed more than 1,395 people with a total affected population of more than 33 million. With a third of the country under water, approximately 660,000 people have been displaced to temporary camps to wait the rising waters out. Because of this, the Department of Defense U.S. Central Command has begun airlifting critical life-saving humanitarian supplies, in support of the USAID response to the devastating floods in Pakistan.

General Michael “Erik” Kurilla, the commander of USCENTCOM said, “We are working closely with USAID to support their critical mission to provide some measure of relief to the people of Pakistan.”

USAID relief supplies, stored in a warehouse located in Dubai, UAE, were shipped approximately 90 miles to ADAB, which served as a launching point for this relief effort.

“It is a true testament to the professionalism and heart of every member of the 380 ELRS,” said Maj. Jason P. Thomas, the commander of the 380th ELRS. “They all rose to the challenge and worked as a team with accomplishing what was asked of them. Our Airman know the importance of their role here at ADAB, and we are committed and ready to support rapid global mobility missions whenever we are called upon. Our Airman are talented and have a diverse range of skills. It was incredible witnessing them divide and conquer each task in order to successfully deliver aid to a nation in need.”

H/t: DoD

Related Posts

  • These Marines and Airmen Are Celebrating Aviation Culture in Las VegasThese Marines and Airmen Are Celebrating Aviation Culture in Las Vegas
  • The Complete Guide to the Enlisted Airforce RanksThe Complete Guide to the Enlisted Airforce Ranks
  • US Air Force Halts Operations on E3 Fleet Amid Concerns for Structural IntegrityUS Air Force Halts Operations on E3 Fleet Amid Concerns for Structural Integrity
  • 105th Airlift Wing Receives Second Consecutive Meritorious Unit Award105th Airlift Wing Receives Second Consecutive Meritorious Unit Award
  • W.Va. Guard Retires RC-26 Aircraft From ServiceW.Va. Guard Retires RC-26 Aircraft From Service

Find Us on Facebook

FighterSweep.com

Sign Up
for the Newsletter

What’s Hot

  • blue-angels-reporter-blacks-out-passes-out
    December 5, 2017

    Watch: News Reporter Blacks Out on Ride with US Navy Blue Angels

  • September 4, 2019

    Photo Gallery: McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II

  • Whistling Death: How The Corsair Got Its Nickname
    August 30, 2019

    Whistling Death: How the Corsair got its nickname

Follow Us

Facebook Twitter Twitter

Recent Comments

  • pak152 " the team came up with what the Brits dubbed as Mustang, powered by a [...]
  • P K Polish AF never has and never will operate Su-27, An-26 aircraft has been out [...]
  • bnarfhyde The best book is also great. have a [...]
  • TerrorTrike ive never survived this long with such a clumsy FL- cG.866B.CO/NC6155hc
  • D4rksupeme yessss truck kunnnnnnnn i needddd you m.866E.CO/vC6155H

© Copyright 2023 SOFREP Media Group. All Rights Reserved.

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Advertisers
 

Loading Comments...