USAF C-32B Gatekeeper arrives in Ponce, Puerto Rico on October 30

A USAF C-32B Gatekeeper aircraft arrived at Mercedita International Airport in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on October 30, 2025. The arrival of the military aircraft coincided with the MV Ocean Trader preparing for departure from the port the following day, October 31.

The C-32B is a variant of the Boeing 757 used primarily for transporting high-ranking officials. The specific purpose of this flight has not been disclosed. The timing of the aircraft"s arrival alongside the MV Ocean Trader"s scheduled departure has raised interest, though no further details have been provided.

For more information on related developments, see recent developments at José Aponte de la Torre Airport.