July 3, 2026

621st Contingency Response Wing Responds to Accelerate Earthquake Disaster Relief in Venezuela

SIMÓN BOLÍVAR INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Venezuela — A 110-Airman element from the 621st Contingency Response Wing deployed to Simón Bolívar International Airport in the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026. U.S. military forces have mobilized to support a Department of State-led disaster assistance mission to deliver critical relief to the region.

July 2, 2026

U.S. Navy Ships Support Disaster Relief Operations in Venezuela

La Guaira, Venezuela — The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) and Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) have arrived in the region to provide rapid, life-saving humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

July 1, 2026

U.S. Military Supports Venezuela Earthquake Response

U.S. service members are on the ground in Venezuela, delivering assistance where it is needed most following two devastating earthquakes June 24. 

July 1, 2026

Puerto Rico Guard Aids With Venezuela Earthquake Response

The Puerto Rico Air National Guard, 156th Contingency Response Group is helping with humanitarian assistance operations led by U.S. Southern Command in Venezuela after recent earthquakes in that country.