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231202-F-PM645-1252

Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Cpl. Fredrick Hannon, decorates a bundle box during the annual bundle build event in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 2, 2023. OCD is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation. The tradition began during the Christmas season in 1952 when a B-29 Superfortress aircrew saw islanders waving at them from the island of Kapingamarangi, 3,500 miles southwest of Hawaii. In the spirit of Christmas, the aircrew dropped a bundle of supplies attached to a parachute to the islanders below, giving the operation its name. Today, airdrop operations include more than 50 islands throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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231202-F-PM645-1045

Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) assigned to the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron decorate a bundle box during the annual bundle building event in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 2, 2023. OCD is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation. The tradition began during the Christmas season in 1952 when a B-29 Superfortress aircrew saw islanders waving at them from the island of Kapingamarangi, 3,500 miles southwest of Hawaii. In the spirit of Christmas, the aircrew dropped a bundle of supplies attached to a parachute to the islanders below, giving the operation its name. Today, airdrop operations include more than 50 islands throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
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231202-F-RU502-1231

U.S. Air Force Maj. Zach “Badger” Overbey, Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) mission commander and C-130J Super Hercules pilot, signs a message for his late father, Ray, on a bundle of humanitarian aid bound for the remote island communities across the Pacific, during a bundle building event in support of OCD 23 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 2, 2023. Badger tragically lost his father to suicide in 2014, but says some of their last conversations were about searching for ways to give back and be of service. For the past three years, Badger has honored his father’s memory through his committed service to OCD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)
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231202-F-RU502-1148

A decorated bundle of humanitarian aid bound for the remote island communities across the Pacific, sits in a hangar during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) bundle building event at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 2, 2023. U.S. Air Force Maj. Zach “Badger” Overbey, OCD 23 mission commander and C-130J Super Hercules pilot, also signed the bundle with a message for his late father, Ray. Badger tragically lost his father to suicide in 2014, but says some of their last conversations were about searching for ways to give back and be of service. For the past three years, Badger has honored his father’s memory through his committed service to OCD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)
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231202-F-RU502-1141

A decorated bundle of humanitarian aid bound for the remote island communities across the Pacific, sits in a hangar during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) bundle building event at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 2, 2023. U.S. Air Force Maj. Zach “Badger” Overbey, OCD 23 mission commander and C-130J Super Hercules pilot, also signed the bundle with a message for his late father, Ray. Badger tragically lost his father to suicide in 2014, but says some of their last conversations were about searching for ways to give back and be of service. For the past three years, Badger has honored his father’s memory through his committed service to OCD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)
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231202-F-RU502-1142

A decorated bundle of humanitarian aid bound for the remote island communities across the Pacific, sits in a hangar during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) bundle building event at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 2, 2023. U.S. Air Force Maj. Zach “Badger” Overbey, OCD 23 mission commander and C-130J Super Hercules pilot, also signed the bundle with a message for his late father, Ray. Badger tragically lost his father to suicide in 2014, but says some of their last conversations were about searching for ways to give back and be of service. For the past three years, Badger has honored his father’s memory through his committed service to OCD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)
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231202-F-AE827-1131

Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) assigned to the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron take photos of multinational group posing during the annual bundle building event in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 2, 2023. The group consisted of military counterparts from JASDF, U.S. Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force. OCD is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation. The tradition began during the Christmas season in 1952 when a B-29 Superfortress aircrew saw islanders waving at them from the island of Kapingamarangi, 3,500 miles southwest of Hawaii. In the spirit of Christmas, the aircrew dropped a bundle of supplies attached to a parachute to the islanders below, giving the operation its name. Today, airdrop operations include more than 50 islands throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)
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Bilateral Tactics Exchange happens at Kadena

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Masahito Yajima, right, Southwestern Air Defense Force commander, converses with U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric Austin, left, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, before the start of the Okinawa Bilateral Tactics Exchange conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2023. Bilateral exchanges allow for a better understanding of the capabilities held by each country's armed forces, as well as improving relations between the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Bilateral Tactics Exchange happens at Kadena

U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pose for a photo during the Okinawa Bilateral Tactics Exchange conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2023. USAF, USMC and JASDF members went over various training and defense capabilities. The event ended with each ally having a better understanding of their training ethics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Bilateral Tactics Exchange happens at Kadena

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Masahito Yajima, Southwestern Air Defense Force commander, gives closing remarks during the Okinawa Bilateral Tactics Exchange conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2023. The OBTE allowed all participating services to observe, learn and discuss ways to increase bilateral training efforts, operational integration, safety and regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Bilateral Tactics Exchange happens at Kadena

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shigenao Suzuki, 9th Air Wing commander, gives closing remarks during the Okinawa Bilateral Tactics Exchange conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2023. USAF, USMC and JASDF leadership went over various training and defense capabilities. The event ended with each ally having a better understanding of their training ethics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Bilateral Tactics Exchange happens at Kadena

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric Austin, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, speaks with 18th Wing and Japan Aerial Self-Defense Force members on the importance of cooperation during the Okinawa Bilateral Tactics Exchange at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2023. The OBTE was meant to bring Kadena and JASDF leadership together to learn and discuss ways to increase bilateral training efforts, operational integration, safety and regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Bilateral Tactics Exchange happens at Kadena

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shigenao Suzuki, left, 9th Air Wing commander, speaks with U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, right, 18th Wing commander, before the start of the Okinawa Bilateral Tactics Exchange conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2023. Bilateral exchanges allow for a better understanding of the capabilities held by each country's armed forces, as well as improving relations between the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Bilateral Tactics Exchange happens at Kadena

Japan Aerial Self-Defense Force, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps Service members wait before the start of the Okinawa Bilateral Tactics Exchange conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2023. Bilateral exchanges allow for a better understanding of the capabilities held by each country's armed forces, as well as improving relations between the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Bilateral Tactics Exchange happens at Kadena

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric Austin, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Shigenao Suzuki, 9th Air Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Nicholas Evans, 18th Wing commander, converse before the start of the Okinawa Bilateral Tactics Exchange conference at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2023. The OBTE allowed the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and JASDF members to observe, learn and discuss ways to increase bilateral training efforts, operational integration, safety and regional partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Edward Yankus)
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Yokota celebrates 2023 Chief Master Sergeant selects

Chief Master Sgt. Leon Calloway (right), U.S. Forces Japan senior enlisted leader, takes a photo of Senior Master Sgt. Charles Murphy, 374th Medical Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, and his spouse during a chief master sergeant selection tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2023. Seven senior enlisted members from Team Yokota Air Base were selected to pin on chief master sergeant this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)
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Yokota celebrates 2023 Chief Master Sergeant selects

Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn (center), 374th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks with Senior Master Sgt. Charles Murphy (left), 374th Medical Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, and Senior Master Sgt. Cassandra Cruz (right), 374th Operational Medical Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, during a chief master sergeant selection tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2023. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank, making up the top 1% of the Enlisted Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)
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Yokota celebrates 2023 Chief Master Sergeant selects

Chief Master Sgt. Jerry Dunn, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks with Senior Master Sgt. Kellie Ford, 5th Air Force Judge Advocate senior enlisted leader, during a chief master sergeant selection tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2023. Attaining the rank of chief master sergeant is the pinnacle rank of an Air Force enlisted person's career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)
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Yokota celebrates 2023 Chief Master Sergeant selects

Yokota Air Base leaders stand with Senior Master Sgt. Noah Shedd, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, for a group photo during a chief master sergeant selection tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2023. Air Force officials selected 506 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,249 eligible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)
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Yokota celebrates 2023 Chief Master Sergeant selects

A Yokota Chiefs Group member presents a bottle of champagne to Senior Master Sgt. Danielle Hilliard, 374th Force Support Squadron Sustainment Services flight superintendent, during a chief master sergeant selection tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2023. The Yokota Chiefs Group accompanied base leaders as they traveled across the base to surprise and celebrate the selection of seven senior enlisted members to the rank of chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hannah Bean)
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