The U.S. military is moving an aircraft carrier strike group and military aircraft closer to Israel as a show of support, and will also begin supplying Israel with munitions and other military supplies immediately, said Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.
Austin said Sunday afternoon that he had directed the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to go to the Eastern Mediterranean.
The group includes the carrier, a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser, and four Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers.
"In addition, the United States government will be rapidly providing the Israel Defense Forces with additional equipment and resources, including munitions.
The U.S. is also working through plans for a possible non-combatant evacuation — helping Americans get out of Israel, according to the officials.
Persons:
Lloyd Austin, Mark Milley, Austin, Gerald R, Arleigh Burke
Organizations:
Defense, Joint Chiefs, Staff, Ukraine Defense Contact, Pentagon, Ford Carrier Strike Group, Ticonderoga, U.S Air Force, United, Israel Defense Forces
Locations:
Ukraine, Washington, U.S, Israel, United States, States