More than just a fighting force, the Defense Department delivers health care, disaster relief and other support to people around the world in humanitarian missions every day.
Airmen delivered more than 56,000 pounds of humanitarian cargo to the Dominican Republic, as part of the Denton Program.
From crackers and sanitation kits for America's fallout shelters during the Cold War to COVID-19 supplies, the Defense Logistics Agency has the power to provide essentials in the nation's time of need.
The U.S. government is still working to continue the flow of American citizens and special immigrant visa holders out of Afghanistan, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
In recent years, state governments have asked the National Guard to assist with wildfires when primary responders' resources are stretched thin. As always, the National Guard is more than ready to step up to the plate.
Sophisticated data management and analytic software programs are not only enhancing Space Systems Command's ability to carry out its mission, but also have been leveraged to provide a rapid response to humanitarian crises across the globe.
Helping Hands: Ships of Hope, Into the Amazon and Guarding Against Disaster
Hurricane Preparedness