Broken Floating Pier to Gaza

The $320 million floating pier to Gaza, announced by President Biden, has broken into pieces and will be dismantled for at least a week for repairs. Four U.S. Army vessels attached to the pier broke free due to a loss of power and high sea states. The pier will be hauled to Ashdod, repaired, and reinstalled. Three service members were injured during the pier mission. Over 1,000 metric tons of aid have been delivered to Gaza from the pier.

U.S.-built temporary pier for humanitarian aid in Gaza damaged and removed for repairs

The U.S.-built temporary pier providing humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza will be removed for repairs after being damaged by rough seas and weather. The pier has already had multiple setbacks and injuries to U.S. service members.

Restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral after Fire

Five years after a fire ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral, carpenter Hank Silver traveled to Paris to help repair the famous structure as a member of Carpenters Without Borders.