U.S. Army Soldiers receive a brief on aircraft safety
U.S. Army Soldiers receive a brief on aircraft safety and aircraft orientation at Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 30, 2015. U.S. and partner nations train for airborne operations in preparation for Operation Toy Drop. (... More
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith participates in
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith participates in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization aboard a C-130 Hercules in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. ... More
Operation Toy Drop 2015, Italy, Air National Guard
Latvian paratroopers participate in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army paratroope... More
Katherine Huynh, Nova Schenk, and Julie McGahey, (from
Katherine Huynh, Nova Schenk, and Julie McGahey, (from left to right) pose for a photo during the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop Dec. 5, 2015. The three ladies are yoga instructors for Embra... More
U.S. Army paratroopers jump out the door of a C-130
U.S. Army paratroopers jump out the door of a C-130 Hercules during airborne operations earning their German jump wings in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combi... More
A Dutch Jumpmaster team participates in aircraft
A Dutch Jumpmaster team participates in aircraft familiarization aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk in preparation for Operation Toy Drop on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest comb... More
Dutch Jumpmaster Marine Cpl. Ab Kasmi participates
Dutch Jumpmaster Marine Cpl. Ab Kasmi participates in a patch exchange with a member of the flight crew after an airborne operation as part of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy D... More
A U.S. jumpmaster reads the manifest during aircraft
A U.S. jumpmaster reads the manifest during aircraft familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army paratroopers,... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Torres, assigned to 407th Brigade
U.S. Army Pfc. Michael Torres, assigned to 407th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, recovers parachute on Sicily Drop Zone during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy... More
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers sit on a UH-60
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers sit on a UH-60 Black Hawk during airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personne... More
Canadian and German paratroopers participate in jumpmaster
Canadian and German paratroopers participate in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization aboard a UH-160 Black Hawk in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015.... More
A Canadian paratrooper participates in jumpmaster aircraft
A Canadian paratrooper participates in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization aboard a UH-160 Black Hawk in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Operation... More
U.S. paratroopers and paratroopers from allied nations
U.S. paratroopers and paratroopers from allied nations practice airborne procedures on the ground in preparation to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. This aircraft will be u... More
Canadian Armed Forces Warrant Officer Mike Dwyer conducts
Canadian Armed Forces Warrant Officer Mike Dwyer conducts jumpmaster rehearsals in preparation of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., on Dec. 1, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper retrieves his parachute during
A U.S. Army paratrooper retrieves his parachute during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Hosted by U.S. Army C... More
Paratroopers landing at Sicily Drop Zone for the 18th
Paratroopers landing at Sicily Drop Zone for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 5, 2015, at Fort Bragg,... More
A Colombian jumpmaster, right, performs jumpmaster
A Colombian jumpmaster, right, performs jumpmaster duties aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk during aircraft familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Airfield, Cumberland County, N.C., in support... More
A U.S. Army jumpmaster inspects a paratrooper’s parachute
A U.S. Army jumpmaster inspects a paratrooper’s parachute before airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Ar... More
Army Master Sgt. Todd Board, United States Army Civil
Army Master Sgt. Todd Board, United States Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command G2 noncommissioned officer in charge, practices airborne operations with jump masters from seven partner nations ... More
Army Pfc. Mitchell Simpson, a paratrooper with the
Army Pfc. Mitchell Simpson, a paratrooper with the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, stands in line as he practices airborne operations Dec. 3, 2015, in preparation for the 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operat... More
U.S. Army paratroopers sleep outside in line to obtain
U.S. Army paratroopers sleep outside in line to obtain a lottery ticket for a chance to jump and receive wings from partner nations during Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alex Manne, assigned to 982nd
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Alex Manne, assigned to 982nd Combat Camera Company, documents U.S. Army paratroopers landing on Sicily Drop Zone during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operat... More
Colombian Capt. Juan De Valdenebro, a jump master from
Colombian Capt. Juan De Valdenebro, a jump master from the Colombian Special Operations Command, pins his country's jump wings on a paratrooper participating in the 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper puts on a parachute during
A U.S. Army paratrooper puts on a parachute during a demonstration to prepare for airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Rese... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Lingren, assigned
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Alexander Lingren, assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group, poses for a photo after landing on Luzon Drop Zone during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operatio... More
An Indonesian paratrooper simulates exiting the door
An Indonesian paratrooper simulates exiting the door of a C-130 Hercules during Jumpmaster Aircraft Familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., Dec. 1, 2... More
German Master Sgt. Markus Laut, right, listens to
German Master Sgt. Markus Laut, right, listens to instruction given during Jumpmaster Aircraft Familiarization aboard a C-130 Hercules at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., in support of Operation... More
German jump masters laugh with the U.S. flight crew
German jump masters laugh with the U.S. flight crew aboard a C-130 Hercules before airborne operations begin in in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S.... More
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers participate in
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers participate in aircraft familiarization on a UH-60 Black Hawk in preparation for Operation Toy Drop on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s larg... More
Members of the Dutch Jumpmaster team wait for airborne
Members of the Dutch Jumpmaster team wait for airborne operations to begin during Operation Toy Drop, Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne opera... More
Dutch jumpmasters exit a C-27 aircraft at an altitude
Dutch jumpmasters exit a C-27 aircraft at an altitude of 12,500 feet to execute a freefall and tandem jump onto Luzon Drop Zone, during Operation Toy Drop at Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation... More
U.S. Army and Indonesian paratroopers prepare for
U.S. Army and Indonesian paratroopers prepare for airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army paratrooper... More
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter transports paratroopers
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter transports paratroopers to an airborne operation for Operation Toy Drop at Nijmegan Dropzone, Fort Bragg, N.C., on Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Quentin Wilkinson, assigned to 14th
U.S. Army Sgt. Quentin Wilkinson, assigned to 14th Chemical Reconnaissance Detachment, walks to the check-in point on Luzon Drop Zone during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operati... More
Katherine Huynh, Nova Schenk, and Julie McGahey, (from
Katherine Huynh, Nova Schenk, and Julie McGahey, (from left to right) pose for a photo during the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop December 5, 2015. The three ladies are yoga instructors for E... More
U.S. Army soldier helps assist Jumpmasters with rigging
U.S. Army soldier helps assist Jumpmasters with rigging parachutes during Operation Toy Drop on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is an annual community relations event, hosted by USACAPOC(A), ... More
An airman throws his hands up in celebration as he
An airman throws his hands up in celebration as he crosses the finish line of the Air Force's Toy Trot 5K race. The Toy Trot is part of the 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Trot, hosted by the U.S.... More
Buses wait on Luzon Drop Zone for U.S. Soldiers to
Buses wait on Luzon Drop Zone for U.S. Soldiers to be loaded during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations... More
U.S. and partner-nations paratroopers prepare to conduct
U.S. and partner-nations paratroopers prepare to conduct a jump on to Luzon Army Airfield at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 8, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is a annual event hosted by the U.S. Army that allows soldiers t... More
Dutch Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers signals
Dutch Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers signals six minutes until the jump begins during an airborne operation as part of Operation Toy Drop, Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 9, 2015.Operation Toy Drop i... More
U.S Army paratroopers wait for Jumpmaster's commands
U.S Army paratroopers wait for Jumpmaster's commands during airborne operations rehersals at Pope Field, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and allows Sold... More
Dutch Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers conducts
Dutch Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers conducts sustained airborne training during Operation Toy Drop, Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborn... More
Canadian Armed Forces Sgt. Joe Hillier, a jumpmaster,
Canadian Armed Forces Sgt. Joe Hillier, a jumpmaster, conducts an airborne operation during Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec 10, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne op... More
A German paratrooper participates in jumpmaster aircraft
A German paratrooper participates in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization aboard a UH-160 Black Hawk in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Operation T... More
Latvian paratroopers participate in jumpmaster aircraft
Latvian paratroopers participate in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army paratroope... More
Canadian paratrooper, Cpl. Jason Bent, from Trenton,
Canadian paratrooper, Cpl. Jason Bent, from Trenton, Ontario, prepares to land on the Nijmegen Landing Zone for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psycho... More
Sgt. Adrian Haughton, with the 478th Civil Affairs
Sgt. Adrian Haughton, with the 478th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), smiles after he successfully completed a jump at Drop Zone Nijmegen on Dec. 3, 2015. Haughton earned his Dutch jump wings during this operation.
Dutch Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers conducts sustained
Dutch Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers conducts sustained airborne training during Operation Toy Drop, Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operatio... More
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team
U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Team "Black Daggers", U.S. Army Parachute team "The Golden Knights" and Dutch jumpmasters exit a C-27 aircraft at 12,500 feet to execute freefall jump onto Luzon D... More
U.S. Army soldiers return from Sicily Drop Zone after
U.S. Army soldiers return from Sicily Drop Zone after completing a jump in support of the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Comma... More
U.S. Army paratroopers wait on a C-17 to participate
U.S. Army paratroopers wait on a C-17 to participate in an airborne operation and earn their Dutch jump wings during Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aldoo Blanco, jump master stands
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aldoo Blanco, jump master stands by the door of a C-130 Hercules during airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S... More
Maj. Andre A. Battiste talks with a Soldier at 'the
Maj. Andre A. Battiste talks with a Soldier at 'the lottery' where paratroopers can donate toys in hopes of receiving a winning lottery ticket for the opportunity to earn partner nation jump wings at the 18th A... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper jumps out the door of a C-130
A U.S. Army paratrooper jumps out the door of a C-130 Hercules during airborne operations earning his German jump wings in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combi... More
German Staff Sgt. Daniel Heims holds a static line
German Staff Sgt. Daniel Heims holds a static line aboard a C-130 Hercules during jumpmaster aircraft familiarization training in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C.... More
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers prepare for airborne
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers prepare for airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army paratroopers,... More
U.S. Army Pfc. Gabriel Prado, 982nd Combat Camera Company
U.S. Army Pfc. Gabriel Prado, 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga., takes a photo before jumpmaster aircraft familiarization training begins aboard a C-130 Hercules in support of Operation To... More
U.S. Army paratroopers wait patiently to donate their
U.S. Army paratroopers wait patiently to donate their toys at the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 4, 201... More
U.S. Army paratroopers walk towards parachute turn-in
U.S. Army paratroopers walk towards parachute turn-in point after successfully completing a airborne jump onto Sicily Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is ... More
Colombian Capt. Juan De Valdenebro, a jump master from
Colombian Capt. Juan De Valdenebro, a jump master from the Colombian Special Operations Command, pins his country's jump wings on a paratrooper participating in the 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy... More
U.S. Army Maj. Stewart Brown, commander of 55th Signal
U.S. Army Maj. Stewart Brown, commander of 55th Signal Company, receives Canadian jump wings from Canadian Cpt. Andrew Straatsma on Luzon Drop Zone following an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler... More
A lone paratrooper descends from a jump in support
A lone paratrooper descends from a jump in support of the 18th Annual Operation Toy Drop at Drop Zone Nijmegen on Dec.3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation.
A U.S. Army paratrooper jumps out the door of a C-130
A U.S. Army paratrooper jumps out the door of a C-130 Hercules during airborne operations earning his German jump wings in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combi... More
U.S. Army and Indonesian jumpmasters talk before conducting
U.S. Army and Indonesian jumpmasters talk before conducting an airborne operation during Operation Toy Drop at Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combi... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colby Scidmore communicates
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Colby Scidmore communicates with the first jumper during an airborne operation as part of Operation Toy Drop, Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 9, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world... More
Dutch paratroopers participate in aircraft familiarization
Dutch paratroopers participate in aircraft familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army paratroopers, dozens of... More
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith waits to participate
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith waits to participate in an airborne operation during Operation Toy Drop, Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne... More
A U.S. UH-160 Black Hawk flight crew member prepares
A U.S. UH-160 Black Hawk flight crew member prepares for airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army parat... More
U.S. Army "Golden Knights" Parachute Team member, prepares
U.S. Army "Golden Knights" Parachute Team member, prepares to execute a freefall jump onto Luzon Drop Zone, during Operation Toy Drop at Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the worl... More
U.S. Army paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop
U.S. Army paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 5, 2015,... More
Paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the
Paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 5, 2015, at Fort B... More
Dutch Sgt. 1st Class Ruud Van Dillen, left, and U.S.
Dutch Sgt. 1st Class Ruud Van Dillen, left, and U.S. Army Capt. Jason Parker wait for airborne operations to begin during Operation Toy Drop, Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the... More
U.S. Army paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop
U.S. Army paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 5, 2015,... More
Dutch Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Ruud Van Dillen, left,
Dutch Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Ruud Van Dillen, left, waits next to the first jumper aboard a C-130 during Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined... More
German jump masters stand outside a C-130 Hercules
German jump masters stand outside a C-130 Hercules before airborne operations begin in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Arm... More
Italian paratroopers talk while waiting for the manifest
Italian paratroopers talk while waiting for the manifest to be called for airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve pers... More
Sir Purr instructs USO singers at the lottery where
Sir Purr instructs USO singers at the lottery where paratroopers can donate toys in hopes of receiving a winning lottery ticket for the opportunity to earn partner nation jump wings at the 18th Annual Randy Ole... More
U.S. Army paratroopers line the street waiting to donate
U.S. Army paratroopers line the street waiting to donate their toys in hopes of receiving a winning lottery ticket for the opportunity to earn partner nation jump wings at the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Op... More
A Canadian paratrooper jumps out of a UH-60 Black Hawk
A Canadian paratrooper jumps out of a UH-60 Black Hawk in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army paratroopers, dozens of vol... More
A soldier holds on to a mock static line as she participates
A soldier holds on to a mock static line as she participates in an airborne operations practice run Dec. 3, 2015, in preparation for the 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C. Op... More
U.S. Army paratroopers walk to a C-130 Hercules before
U.S. Army paratroopers walk to a C-130 Hercules before airborne operations begin in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army p... More
A paratrooper falls from the sky at Nijmegen Drop Zone
A paratrooper falls from the sky at Nijmegen Drop Zone for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 3, 2015, ... More
Paratroopers march in formation to receive their partner
Paratroopers march in formation to receive their partner nation jump wings from the Colombian jumpmaster after their descent onto Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. ‘Jump day’ is the second of ... More
German Staff Sgt. Daniel Heims takes a photo during
German Staff Sgt. Daniel Heims takes a photo during Jumpmaster Aircraft Familiarization training in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Operation Toy ... More
U.S. Army paratroopers wait aboard a C-130 to participate
U.S. Army paratroopers wait aboard a C-130 to participate in an airborne operation and earn their Dutch jump wings during Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s la... More
Capt. Patrick M. Smith checks a jumpmaster's harness
Capt. Patrick M. Smith checks a jumpmaster's harness in preparation to board a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Nijmegan Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. This aircraft will be used in support of the 18t... More
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers practice preliminary
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers practice preliminary landing falls for airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve pe... More
U.S. Army and Canadian Armed Forces jumpmasters and
U.S. Army and Canadian Armed Forces jumpmasters and paratroopers conduct an airborne operation for Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 8, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airb... More
Canadian paratrooper, Cpl. Jason Bent, from Trenton,
Canadian paratrooper, Cpl. Jason Bent, from Trenton, Ontario, packs away his parachute after successfully completing a jump on the Nijmegen Landing Zone for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Dro... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Micheal Tkachenko, assigned to
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Micheal Tkachenko, assigned to 65th Military Police Company, waits first in line to donate his toy in exchange for a chance to earn jump wings from one of seven partner nations participatin... More
A Netherlands jumpmaster pins a partner nation wing
A Netherlands jumpmaster pins a partner nation wing onto a U.S. Army paratrooper after landing on Sicily Drop Zone during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted... More
U.S. paratroopers prepare for airborne operations to
U.S. paratroopers prepare for airborne operations to earn Colombian jump wings during the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command... More
Carolina Panthers defensive end, Arthur Miley, waits
Carolina Panthers defensive end, Arthur Miley, waits with Carolina cheerleaders and mascot to draw the winning lottery numbers as soldiers wait patiently, hoping their ticket number will be called for an opport... More
Italian paratroopers simulate jumpmaster duties during
Italian paratroopers simulate jumpmaster duties during jumpmaster aircraft familiarization aboard a C-130 Hercules in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., Dec. 1, 20... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to land on Luzon Drop
A U.S. Army paratrooper prepares to land on Luzon Drop Zone during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations ... More
Santa and his helpers arrive at 'the lottery' where
Santa and his helpers arrive at 'the lottery' where paratroopers can donate toys in hopes of receiving a winning lottery ticket for the opportunity to earn partner nation jump wings at the 18th Annual Randy Ole... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sunnydale Hyde, a member of
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sunnydale Hyde, a member of the United States Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, The Black Daggers, descends while performing a military free fall jump during... More
German Master Sgt. Markus Laut, jump master, left,
German Master Sgt. Markus Laut, jump master, left, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aldo Blanco, jump master,right, exchange patches before airborne operations continue in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C... More
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith salutes Spc. Ezekiel
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith salutes Spc. Ezekiel Polite after his descent onto Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. "Jump day" is the second of two days in the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memor... More
Military members conduct jumpmaster rehearsals in
Military members conduct jumpmaster rehearsals in preparation of Operation Toy Drop at, Pope Field, N.C., on Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and allows Soldie... More