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)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell
VIRIN: 251208-F-BG120-1126.JPG
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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16

SHUTTERSPEED

1/320

ISO

3200

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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