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OCD 24 concludes 73 years of bringing aid to Pacific islands
December 26, 2024 — Operation Christmas Drop 2024 concluded Dec. 14, marking 73 years of delivering aid to some of the most isolated communities in the world. ... MORE

Airmen arrive at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to support Operation Christmas Drop 2024.

Multinational Aircrews Showcase Interoperability During OCD 24 Interfly
December 18, 2024 — Allied aircrews from five nations took to the skies together as U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self Defense Force, Republic of Korea Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force aircrews executed a multinational “interfly” mission to culminate Operation Christmas Drop 2024, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam... MORE

A formation of C-130J Super Hercules and C-130H Hercules aircraft fly together near the coast of Guam, Dec. 14, 2024, to culminate Operation Christmas Drop 2024.

Santa’s Grey Sleigh Arrives Early in the Pacific as OCD 24 Kicks Off
December 11, 2024 — High above the Pacific, Santa’s grey sleighs roared to life Dec. 8 as C-130 Hercules aircrews from five allied nations began dropping humanitarian-like aid bundles as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2024... MORE

International guests and Operation Christmas Drop participants pose for a photo while attending the Operation Christmas Drop push ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2024.

Readiness Doesn’t Rest: Multilateral Maintenance Powers OCD 24
December 10, 2024 — Whether they’re under the glow of floodlights cutting through the Pacific night, or bathing in the rays of the tropical Guam sun, maintainers from the U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force are working side by side as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2024 to ensure C-130Js delivering bundles to remote island communities never falter... MORE

U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force maintainers perform nighttime maintenance on a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The maintainers worked around the clock to ensure aircraft were mission-ready for humanitarian airdrop operations delivering essential supplies to remote Pacific island communities.

Bundles of Joy - Volunteers Unite for OCD 24's ‘Bundle Build’ event
December 10, 2024 — Service members and volunteers from different corners of the Pacific theater gathered in Hangar 5 to pack boxes with supplies, including canned goods, clothing, school items, toys and more Dec. 7... MORE

A volunteer decorates bundles designated for use during Operation Christmas Drop 2024 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, December 7, 2024.

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