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First Operation Christmas Drop bundles delivered to Republic of the Marshall Islands

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force loadmaster assigned to the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron, greets residents on the Republic of the Marshall Islands during a flyover before airdropping humanitarian assistance bundles as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2025 in the Indo-Pacific region, Dec. 8, 2025. Operation Christmas Drop highlights U.S., allies’ and partners’ capabilities to quickly mobilize and project power and airlift operations at a moment’s notice. This multinational effort underscores a shared commitment of regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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First Operation Christmas Drop bundles delivered to Republic of the Marshall Islands

Bundles of humanitarian assistance await airdrop from a Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules assigned to the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron to the Republic of the Marshall Islands as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2025 in the Indo-Pacific region, Dec. 8, 2025. Around 270 bundles were constructed, filled and loaded onto C-130 Hercules aircraft from the U.S., Canada, Japan and Republic of Korea air forces to be delivered to 59 remote islands in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Palau. This effort boasts the power of alliance and partnership in fostering stability and providing rapid airlift response in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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First Operation Christmas Drop bundles delivered to Republic of the Marshall Islands

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force loadmaster assigned to the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron looks on at the Republic of the Marshall Islands during a flyover before airdropping humanitarian assistance bundles as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2025 in the Indo-Pacific region, Dec. 8, 2025. Operation Christmas Drop highlights U.S., allies’ and partners’ capabilities to quickly mobilize and project power and airlift operations at a moment’s notice. This multinational effort underscores a shared commitment of regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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First Operation Christmas Drop bundles delivered to Republic of the Marshall Islands

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force loadmaster assigned to the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron looks on at the Republic of the Marshall Islands during a flyover before airdropping humanitarian assistance bundles as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2025 in the Indo-Pacific region, Dec. 8, 2025. Around 270 bundles were constructed, filled and loaded onto C-130 Hercules aircraft from the U.S., Canada, Japan and Republic of Korea air forces to be delivered to 59 remote islands in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Republic of Palau. This effort boasts the power of alliance and partnership in fostering stability and providing rapid airlift response in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Push ceremony sets the OCD25 season in motion

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks during the Operation Christmas Drop 2025 push ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 8, 2025. Conducted annually from Andersen, OCD delivers around 82,000 pounds of supplies and gifts in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau, benefiting over 56,000 islanders while covering approximately 1.8 million square miles of airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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374 AEW load up holiday cheer for OCD25

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 44th Aerial Port Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base assist in loading bundles during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 7, 2025. Airmen loaded bundles for airdrop as part of the annual humanitarian effort and demonstrated Agile Combat Employment across the Indo-Pacific to bring aid, unity, and goodwill to remote island communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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374 AEW load up holiday cheer for OCD25

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kadeem Warren, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing loadmaster, prepares a C-130J Super Hercules to receive bundles during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 7, 2025. Airmen loaded bundles for airdrop as part of the annual humanitarian effort and demonstrated Agile Combat Employment across the Indo-Pacific to bring aid, unity, and goodwill to remote island communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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374 AEW load up holiday cheer for OCD25

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Iosia Lavata’i and Staff Sgt. Kadeem Warren 374th Air Expeditionary Wing loadmasters, securing bundles on a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 7, 2025. OCD25 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 Alexzandra Gracey)

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374 AEW load up holiday cheer for OCD25

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 44th Aerial Port Squadron and 374th Air Expeditionary Wing load bundles onto a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 7, 2025. Airmen loaded bundles for airdrop as part of the annual humanitarian effort and demonstrated Agile Combat Employment across the Indo-Pacific to bring aid, unity, and goodwill to remote island communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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374 AEW load up holiday cheer for OCD25

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 44th Aerial Port Squadron and 374th Air Expeditionary Wing load bundles onto a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 7, 2025. OCD25 continues to be an important annual tradition with a long history of providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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374 AEW load up holiday cheer for OCD25

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 44th Aerial Port Squadron arrive with bundles to load onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Air Expeditionary Wing during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Base, Guam, Dec. 7, 2025. OCD25 continues to be an important annual tradition with a long history of providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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374 AEW load up holiday cheer for OCD25

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Air Expeditionary Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, takes off during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 7, 2025. OCD25 continues to be an important annual tradition with a long history of providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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Brother Bruce and volunteers smile for a photo during the Operation Christmas Drop 2025 bundle build at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 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 Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A child helps decorate a bundle of supplies during the Operation Christmas Drop 2025 bundle build at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2025. OCD25 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 Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Nathan Allred, 374th Air Expeditionary Wing C-130J Super Hercules pilot, poses with his child during Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2025. OCD25 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 Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jacob Siluano, 737th Air Mobility Squadron Operation Christmas Drop director of outreach, smiles for a photo during the Operation Christmas Drop 2025 bundle build at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2025. OCD25 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 Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Service members, volunteers, families prepare bundles for OCD25

Service members and volunteers from multiple nations prepare and build airdrop bundles for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2025. OCD25 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 Alexzandra Gracey)

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Service members, volunteers, families prepare bundles for OCD25

Service members decorate bundles for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2025. OCD25 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 Alexzandra Gracey)

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Service members, volunteers, families prepare bundles for OCD25

Service members decorate bundles for Operation Christmas Drop 2025 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2025. OCD25 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 Alexzandra Gracey)

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Service members, volunteers, families prepare bundles for OCD25

Beth and Jeff Roman, Operation Christmas Drop 2025 volunteers, pose for a photo during the bundle build and decoration for OCD25 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 5, 2025. OCD25 continues to be an important annual tradition with a long history of providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexzandra Gracey)

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