U.S. Army Riggers Sfc. Raul Mercado, (center) from
U.S. Army Riggers Sfc. Raul Mercado, (center) from Head Quarters, Head Quarters Company, 95th Civil Affairs, and Sgt. 1st Class Reuben Green, (left) U.S Army Special Operations Command (USACAPOC) discuss the re... 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. Operatio... More
Dutch Sgt. 1st Class Ruud Van Dillen, right, and Sgt.
Dutch Sgt. 1st Class Ruud Van Dillen, right, and Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith walk off Luzon Drop Zone after a military free fall jump in support of Operation Toy Drop, Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operati... 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. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army p... 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), at Fort Bragg... More
U.S. Army Spc. Brandi Park, with the 824th Quartermaster
U.S. Army Spc. Brandi Park, with the 824th Quartermaster Company, issues parachutes to Italian Army paratroopers prior to airborne operations in support of the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop... More
U.S. Army paratroopers go through sustained airborne
U.S. Army paratroopers go through sustained airborne training with a German Army jumpmaster during the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Opera... More
Military members participate in Operation Toy Trot
Military members participate in Operation Toy Trot in support of Operation Toy Drop at Pope Field, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and allows Soldiers t... More
A U.S. paratrooper jumps out of a UH-60 Black Hawk
A U.S. 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 volunte... More
Two Soldiers start packing up their parachutes after
Two Soldiers start packing up their parachutes after landing on Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, N.C., as part of the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psych... More
U.S. and partner nation jumpmasters gather to receive
U.S. and partner nation jumpmasters gather to receive a pilots brief in preparation of the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Comma... More
German Sgt. 1st Class Schumacher, from the 26th Paratrooper
German Sgt. 1st Class Schumacher, from the 26th Paratrooper Regiment, conducts airborne operations training as part of the preparation for the 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop Dec. 2, 2015, at... More
Maj. Gen. Daniel Ammaran hands out a certificate of
Maj. Gen. Daniel Ammaran hands out a certificate of appreciation to Spc. Alexander Georges, 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery Regiment. Certifcates of appreciation were handed out to the first 10 so... More
A German army paratrooper jumps out of a U.S. Army
A German army paratrooper jumps out of a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter with U.S. Army paratroopers during airborne operations in support of the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop hosted ... More
Paolo Cecchini, with Italy’s Special Forces, shows
Paolo Cecchini, with Italy’s Special Forces, shows his unit patch on the bus ride to the pickup site for Operation Toy Drop. Cecchini is making his last jump with this drop. At 55 years old, he knows he will be... More
First Sgt. Francesca Hartman, a jumpmaster with the
First Sgt. Francesca Hartman, a jumpmaster with the 426th Civil Affairs Battalion (Airborne), left, stands beside a Columbian jumpmaster aboard a C-130 during the lottery jump of Operation Toy Drop at Fort Brag... More
U.S. Army and German army paratroopers jump out of
U.S. Army and German army paratroopers jump out of a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during airborne operations in support of the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop hosted by U.S. Army Civ... More
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers participate in
U.S. and partner nation 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,... More
A U.S. jumpmaster briefs U.S. and partner nation
A U.S. jumpmaster briefs U.S. and partner nation paratroopers during jumpmaster aircraft familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army R... More
U.S. Army soldiers pose for a group photo after receiving
U.S. Army soldiers pose for a group photo after receiving Italian jump wings after participating in the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Op... More
A father and son watch as paratroopers fill the sky
A father and son watch as 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... More
Italian Brig. Gen. Enrico Pollini of the Associazione
Italian Brig. Gen. Enrico Pollini of the Associazione Nazionale Paracadutusti D'Italia puts on the U.S. Army Emergency Bail-Out Suit while other Italian soldiers wait assist at Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 11, 2015. ... More
A U.S. and German paratrooper look at their images
A U.S. and German paratrooper look at their images on DVIDS during a break during jumpmaster aircraft familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combine... More
Sfc. Delon Trolli, from 3rd Special Forces Group Headquarter
Sfc. Delon Trolli, from 3rd Special Forces Group Headquarter and Headquarters Center, makes his was to the rally point after landing on Luzon Drop Zone for the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop... More
Military members conduct an airborne operation for
Military members conduct an airborne operation for Operation Toy Drop at Nijmegan Dropzone, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and allows Soldi... More
A U.S. paratrooper checks another Soldier's helmet
A U.S. paratrooper checks another Soldier's helmet 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 Randy... More
a U.S. Army paratrooper conducts an airborne operation
a U.S. Army paratrooper 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 operation and allows Soldiers th... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper smiles as he waits in his chalk
A U.S. Army paratrooper smiles as he waits in his chalk for airborne operations to begin in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel... More
A U.S. paratrooper jumps out of a UH-60 Black Hawk
A U.S. paratrooper jumps out of 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 personnel, Army para... More
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers participate in
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers participate in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.... 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
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
U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher D. Murphy, commander, 982nd
U.S. Army Maj. Cristopher D. Murphy, commander, 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga., performs Jumpmaster duties during Aircraft Familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Ar... More
U.S. Army jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Sean Foley, with
U.S. Army jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Sean Foley, with the 982nd Combat Camera Company, checks on the status of paratroopers who jumped out of a German C-160 aircraft in support of the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memo... More
U.S. Army paratroopers wait patiently, hoping their
U.S. Army paratroopers wait patiently, hoping their ticket number will be called for an opportunity to earn partner nation jump wings at the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Ar... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Ammerman, the commanding
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Ammerman, the commanding general of U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), interacts with partner-nation jumpmasters during the 18th Annual Randy Ol... More
Indonesian Army paratroopers participate with several
Indonesian Army paratroopers participate with several other nations including the U.S. Army in an airborne rehearsal during the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affai... 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
Maj. Nick Thompson, from Charlie Company 1st Special
Maj. Nick Thompson, from Charlie Company 1st Special Warfare Training Group, makes his was to the rally point after landing on Luzon Drop Zone for the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted ... 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
A German army jumpmaster signals U.S. Army paratroopers
A German army jumpmaster signals U.S. Army paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. hook up on a German army C-160 airplane in preparation of earning their German jump wings in support of ... More
Maj. Rafal Meresinski, from 25th Air Cavalry Brigade
Maj. Rafal Meresinski, from 25th Air Cavalry Brigade in Poland, waits patiently to begin airborne operations while paratroopers go through jumpmaster personnel inspection on jump day for the 17th Annual Randy O... 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
A U.S. Army paratrooper recovers his parachute after
A U.S. Army paratrooper recovers his parachute after landing 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 & Psych... More
A German army jumpmaster gives the signal to jump to
A German army jumpmaster gives the signal to jump to a U.S. Army paratrooper on a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk during airborne operations in support of the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop hoste... 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
Sgt. Angelo Palone, an Italian army jumpmaster, discusses
Sgt. Angelo Palone, an Italian army jumpmaster, discusses airborne procedures with U.S. Army paratrooper Sgt. Austin Berner, with the 982nd Combat Camera Company, prior to an airborne jump earning U.S. Army par... 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
A German army jumpmaster rehearses airborne procedures
A German army jumpmaster rehearses airborne procedures with U.S. Army paratroopers with the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., in preparation of earning their German jump wings in support of the 17th Ann... 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
Italian Brig. Gen. Enrico Pollini recovers his parachute
Italian Brig. Gen. Enrico Pollini recovers his parachute 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 & Psycholog... 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 from Fort Bragg, N.C., wait
U.S. Army paratroopers from Fort Bragg, N.C., wait to board a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter prior to an airborne jump in support of the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop hosted by U.S. ... 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
An "elf" during the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial
An "elf" during the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), sorts toys according to gender and age on "lottery day"... More
U.S. Army paratroopers descend from a C-17 aircraft
U.S. Army paratroopers descend from a C-17 aircraft onto Sicily Drop Zone during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychologic... More
U.S. Army Spc. Tyrone Herman (left) and Spc. Christopher
U.S. Army Spc. Tyrone Herman (left) and Spc. Christopher Locklear, with 824th Quartermaster Company, work to pack more than 200 parachutes in preparation for Operation Toy Drop. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. S... More
U.S. Army paratroopers descend onto Sicily Drop Zone
U.S. Army paratroopers descend onto Sicily Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world's largest combined airborne operation with seven partner-nation p... 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., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined air... More
Italian army Sgt. Giovanni Bonacini and Sgt. Maj. Paolo
Italian army Sgt. Giovanni Bonacini and Sgt. Maj. Paolo Cecchini pose after a jump at Drop Zone Nijmegen on Dec. 3, 2015. Seven different nations participated in the 18th Annual Toy Drop Operation.
Paratroopers ensure their gear is functioning properly
Paratroopers ensure their gear is functioning properly the morning of the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec... More
Columbian Staff Sgt. Jesus Mosquera, assigned to Columbian
Columbian Staff Sgt. Jesus Mosquera, assigned to Columbian Special Operations Command, prepares to conduct a free fall operation at Mackall Army Airfield Field, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. The 18th Annual Randy Oler Me... More
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers stand in their
U.S. and partner nation paratroopers stand in their chalks and wait for a UH-60 Blackhawk to return during airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Dr... More
Canadian paratrooper Cpl. Jason Bent, from Trenton,
Canadian paratrooper Cpl. Jason Bent, from Trenton, Ontario, draws in his parachute on the Nijmegen Landing Zone for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & P... More
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division exit from a C-130 during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Sicily Drop Zone, Ft. Bragg, N.C., Dec.... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Reginald Keitt, assigned to
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Reginald Keitt, assigned to 112th Signal Batallion, walks off of Luzon Drop Zone following an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.... 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