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Dec. 14, 2023
Operation Christmas Drop 2023 ends with Allied elephant walk, formation flight over the Pacific

Herculean ‘elephants’ on parade took to the Andersen Air Force Base flightline in Guam, Dec. 9, showcasing a thundering six-ship C-130 elephant walk that not only underscored multinational readiness but also marked a significant moment in Operation Christmas Drop 2023.
Dec. 11, 2023
Gundam 22: An Operation Christmas Drop Tribute

Team Yokota Airmen, with the help of multinational partners, packaged, decorated, signed, and dedicated a bundle of humanitarian aid during Operation Christmas Drop 2023 in honor of the 353rd Special Operations Wing and 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing Airmen who tragically
Dec. 10, 2023
Heart happy: A Mokil Atoll native helps drop humanitarian aid to her home island

If you search the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, you will find Mokil Atoll, a remote island chain that holds the heart and memories of one native who embarked on a unique journey Dec. 6, to bring joy and necessities to her homeland.Nanako Lipai, who goes by “Nan,” found herself at the center of
Dec. 7, 2023
International observers in multinational harmony at Operation Christmas Drop 2023

Operation Christmas Drop 2023 has officially transcended its annual mission of spreading Christmas joy through humanitarian airdrop. What began as a humble charitable initiative has evolved into a multinational effort, symbolizing the commitment to regional security and humanitarian cooperation.
Dec. 6, 2023
FSM President joins US Ambassador, USAF for OCD 23 Push Ceremony

In a heartwarming ceremony held at Andersen Air Force Base, dignitaries, military officials, and volunteers gathered for the annual Operation Christmas Drop Push Ceremony, Dec. 4. The event marked the official commencement of the humanitarian mission that delivers essential supplies and holiday
Dec. 6, 2023
International delegates unite for Operation Christmas Drop 2023

With smiles on their faces and Santa hats on their heads, crews from the U.S., Japan, Canada, Australia, the Republic of Korea, and the Philippines arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, from Nov. 27-29 to kick off Operation Christmas Drop once again.
Dec. 6, 2023
Merry Christmas, from Ray Overbey

In the vast expanse of the Pacific, where turquoise waters meet an endless sky, there exists a tradition that transcends borders and brings hope to remote communities.
Dec. 14, 2022
Partner nation air forces deliver humanitarian aid during Operation Christmas Drop 2022

Five partner nation air forces worked together to deliver humanitarian aid as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2022, the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian aid mission delivering essential supplies to island communities in the western Pacific, Dec. 4-13, 2022.Aircrew from the U.S.
Dec. 12, 2022
36th EAS members honor fallen Airman during Operation Christmas Drop

Near the end of Operation Christmas Drop 2022, Airmen participating in the event paused to honor the memory of a fallen member during a memorial ceremony on Dec. 9, 2022.Senior Airman Jeremy Jutba-Hake, a member of the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, passed away due to heart
Dec. 11, 2022
Operation Christmas Drop 2022

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Zachary Riley, 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot, flies over the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 8, 2022, during Operation Christmas Drop 2022. The aircraft, call sign Santa 51, delivered 9 bundles to islands in the Federated States of Micronesia. OCD is the longest-running

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