U.S. Central Command moves pier ahead of high seas
June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024
MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida, June 14 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release:
TAMPA, Fla. - Today, due to expected high seas, the temporary pier will be removed from its anchored position in Gaza and towed back to Ashdod, Israel. The safety of our service members is a top priority and temporarily relocating the pier will prevent structural damage caused by the heightened sea state.
The decision to temporarily relocate the pier is not made light . . .
TAMPA, Fla. - Today, due to expected high seas, the temporary pier will be removed from its anchored position in Gaza and towed back to Ashdod, Israel. The safety of our service members is a top priority and temporarily relocating the pier will prevent structural damage caused by the heightened sea state.
The decision to temporarily relocate the pier is not made light . . .