US military uses air-cushioned landing craft to deliver aid to earthquake-hit Venezuela

An imposing U.S. military air-cushioned landing craft, an LCAC, delivered humanitarian aid to La Guaira, Venezuela, a region devastated by recent earthquakes. The vessel, capable of transporting troops, tanks, and supplies from offshore ships directly to the beach, floated on a large cushion of air.

John Barrett, the U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Venezuela, confirmed that supplies from the Global Empowerment Mission were being distributed to earthquake-affected communities. The U.S. Embassy in Caracas stated on X that U.S. military forces are supporting State Department-led aid operations following the June 24, 2026, earthquakes, emphasizing continued support for Venezuela.

In total, 2,112 individuals impacted by the tremors received supplies. This effort complements the deployment of specialized U.S. search and rescue teams to emergency zones in La Guaira, the area hardest hit by the earthquakes. American troops are continuing to transport essential supplies to families affected by the tragedy via air, land, and sea.