Pentagon rushes arms to ukraine

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Boeing 747 freighters lead US’s urgent push to arm Ukraine fast

https://bulgarianmilitary.com/amp/2025/03/31/boeing-747-freighters-lead-uss-urgent-push-to-arm-ukraine-fast/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2r6aoOzvF2dL87ayuqUAt9jmFuf2gRyfKwp0opVMSRH5WoSBwh4-MzXtE_aem_1cWjhVyXmX2hE__SHpsL9w

 

By Boyko Nikolov on March 31, 2025

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In a striking display of logistical prowess, the United States may have altered military aid to Ukraine with an unusual surge of cargo flights over the past week.

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According to a post on X by OSINTtechnical, a widely followed open-source intelligence account, eight Boeing 747 freighters took off from five American military bases—two from McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey, three from Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina, one from Ramstein Air Base in Germany, one from MacDill Air Force Base in Florida, and one from Biggs Army Airfield in Texas—delivering critical supplies to support Ukraine’s ongoing war effort against Russia.

This escalation in airlift operations, reported on March 31, 2025, underscores Washington’s continued commitment to Kyiv as the conflict enters a pivotal phase. But beyond the raw numbers lies a deeper story of military coordination, strategic intent, and the sheer capacity of the U.S. to project power across continents in a matter of days.

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McGuire Air Force Base, part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, is a key hub for the Air Mobility Command, responsible for the rapid deployment of troops and equipment worldwide. Joint Base Charleston, home to the 437th Airlift Wing, is a powerhouse for heavy-lift aircraft like the C-17 Globemaster III, though the use of 747s in this case suggests a mix of military and contracted civilian assets.

Ramstein, located in Germany, acts as a critical forward-operating base in Europe, bridging the gap between U.S. supply lines and the Ukrainian front. MacDill, headquarters of U.S. Central Command and Special Operations Command, typically focuses on operations in the Middle East, making its inclusion here intriguing. Biggs Army Airfield, adjacent to Fort Bliss in Texas, supports Army aviation and logistics, rounding out this diverse lineup of departure points.

[thaibeachlovers]

So much for stopping the war, Trump is keeping it going. What a plonker.

[Ralf001]

Power move, Great stuff Sir Don.

 

The Ralf.