U.S. Air Force Launches Rapid Earthquake Aid Mission For Venezuela

Airmen at March Air Reserve Base supported the rapid deployment of a humanitarian assistance task force responding to the recent earthquake in Venezuela.

Personnel and relief equipment were assembled and loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III from Joint Base Lewis-McChord as part of the mission.

The operation demonstrated the speed, precision, and global reach of Air Mobility Command in delivering assistance to people affected by the disaster.

The deployment was carried out under the direction of U.S. Southern Command as assigned U.S. military forces supported U.S. disaster assistance efforts led by the Department of State.

The mission is part of the response to help the people of Venezuela following the earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, 2026.