Egyptian families prepare for the long fight from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia to Cairo, Egypt, aboard a Air Force C-130J. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. Since the operations began March 4th, more than 750 passengers have been shuttled to Cairo. The airlift is part of
Egyptian families prepare for the long fight from Djerba Zarzis Airport in Tunisia to Cairo, Egypt, aboard a Air Force C-130J. These Egyptian citizens are among tens of thousands who have fled conflict in Libya to Tunisia, where a humanitarian crisis is unfolding. This C-130J, flown by the 37th Airlift Squadron from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, is part of a contingent of aircraft from the 37th and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit that are transporting the evacuees home. Since the operations began March 4th, more than 750 passengers have been shuttled to Cairo. The airlift is part of a broader government effort led by the Department of State to assist with the crisis. US forces evacuate Egyptian citizens from Tunisia 376490
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