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OCD25 ramp up for delivery of cheer through airdrop training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Gunnar Ah Leong and Owen Seredinski, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing loadmasters, prepare to release a cargo bundle for practice airdrops during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 5, 2025. As a training event, OCD25 allows participants to practice dynamic delivery via airdrop in a dynamic environment of uncontrolled and non-surveyed drop zones; a critical capability unique to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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OCD25 ramp up for delivery of cheer through airdrop training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gunnar Ah Leong, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing instructor loadmaster, discusses pre-flight operations with Maj. Sean Bapty, 374 AEW C-130J Super Hercules pilot, before departure for practice airdrops supporting Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 5, 2025. The 374 AEW trains and employs rapid deployment, to include Operation Christmas Drop, demonstrating their ability to project humanitarian assistance, logistical and airlift support across the Indo-Pacific region at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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A participant runs during a memorial 5K in honor of the GUNDAM 22 aircrew at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 26, 2025. The event served as a moment of reflection and reminder of the legacy and sacrifice of the eight service members lost on Nov. 29, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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Participants run during a memorial 5K in honor of the GUNDAM 22 aircrew at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 26, 2025. The event served as a moment of reflection and reminder of the legacy and sacrifice of the eight service members lost on Nov. 29, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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A participant runs during a memorial 5K in honor of the GUNDAM 22 aircrew at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 26, 2025. The event served as a moment of reflection and reminder of the legacy and sacrifice of the eight service members lost on Nov. 29, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Clarke, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, stacks luggage during a baggage drop in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron inspect pallets of luggage during a baggage drop in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron tighten straps on a pallet of luggage in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kaylynn Staba, 36th Airlift Squadron evaluator loadmaster, straps down luggage during a baggage drop in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kaylynn Staba, center, 36th Airlift Squadron evaluator loadmaster, stacks luggage on a pallet during a baggage drop in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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36 AS prepare baggage for OCD25 sendoff

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kaylynn Staba, right, 36th Airlift Squadron evaluator loadmaster, checks Airmen in during a baggage drop while preparing for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 2, 2025. OCD is the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. It began in 1952 after a U.S. Air Force B-29 crew flying near Guam spotted islanders waving from below and dropped supplies as an act of goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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CMF holds parachute rigging demo in preparation for OCD25

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Bundrick, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight combat mobility technician, left, holds a parachute rigging demonstration for 374th Airlift Wing leadership at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2025. The 374 LRS CMF held a parachute rigging brief and demo for 374 AW leadership in order to share their unit’s impact and contribution to Operation Christmas Drop 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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CMF holds parachute rigging demo in preparation for OCD25

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight brief 374th Airlift Wing leadership on CMF operations at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2025. The 374 LRS CMF held a parachute rigging brief and demonstration for leadership in order to share their unit’s impact and contribution to Operation Christmas Drop 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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CMF holds parachute rigging demo in preparation for OCD25

Members of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight and 374th Airlift Wing leadership pose for a photo after a parachute rigging brief and demonstration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2025. CMF activities during Operation Christmas Drop help enable U.S. and allied nation C-130J aircrews to demonstrate readiness through large-scale airdrop operations while also sharpening interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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CMF holds parachute rigging demo in preparation for OCD25

U.S. Air Force Col. Burt Okamoto, 374th Mission Support Group commander, participates in a parachute rigging demonstration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2025. Throughout the year, the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight provides support to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces exercises, as well as humanitarian and disaster relief mission support, like Operation Christmas Drop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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CMF holds parachute rigging demo in preparation for OCD25

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Paul Coleman, 374th Mission Support Group senior enlisted leader, participates in a parachute rigging demonstration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2025. Throughout the year, the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight provides support to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces exercises, as well as humanitarian and disaster relief mission support, like Operation Christmas Drop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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CMF holds parachute rigging demo in preparation for OCD25

Members assigned to the combat mobility flight of the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron showcase parachute rigging operations to U.S. Air Force Col. Donavan Laskey, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2025. CMF activities during Operation Christmas Drop help enable U.S. and allied nation C-130J aircrews to demonstrate readiness through large-scale airdrop operations while also sharpening interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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CMF holds parachute rigging demo in preparation for OCD25

U.S. Air Force Col. Burt Okamoto, 374th Mission Support Group commander, tours the parachute stock area before a parachute rigging demonstration at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2025. The 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight held a parachute rigging brief and demo for 374th Airlift Wing leadership in order to share their unit’s impact and contribution to Operation Christmas Drop 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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CMF holds parachute rigging demo in preparation for OCD25

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Bundrick, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight combat mobility technician, holds a parachute rigging demonstration for 374th Airlift Wing leadership at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2025. CMF activities during Operation Christmas Drop help enable U.S. and allied nation C-130J Super Hercules aircrews to demonstrate readiness through large-scale airdrop operations while also sharpening interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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A participant throws a frisbee during the 46th Annual Kanto Plains Special Olympics at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 22, 2025. Participants competed in multiple competitions such as disc throwing, standing long jumps, relay races and soccer shooting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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