U.S and partner nation Jumpmasters attend a briefing
U.S and partner nation Jumpmasters attend a briefing for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop on Nov. 30, 2015, at Pope Airfield, N.C. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airbor... More
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith gives an interview
Dutch Sgt. Maj. Sebastiaan Kievith gives an interview during jumpmaster aircraft familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve p... More
U.S. Army paratroopers conduct an airborne operation
U.S. Army paratroopers conduct an airborne operation during Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec 9, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and allows Soldiers the o... More
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster relays jump commands to a German
A U.S. Army Jumpmaster relays jump commands to a German Jumpmaster on a C-27J Spartan Aircraft during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Op... More
Re-enactors pose for pictures in front of World War
Re-enactors pose for pictures in front of World War II era vehicles at Angoville Au Plain. On June 3, 2015, the town of Carentan, France, hosted service members of the Joint Task Force D-Day 71. The day include... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
An Indonesian paratrooper participates in jumpmaster
An Indonesian 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. Operat... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper gives a thumbs up while sitting
A U.S. Army paratrooper gives a thumbs up while sitting and waiting 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 Reser... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto the drop zone
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends onto the drop zone during Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island Natio... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper exits a C-130 Hercules over
A U.S. Army paratrooper exits a C-130 Hercules over Sicily Drop Zone at Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) jump to maintain their jum... More
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct sustained airborne
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct sustained airborne training before airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules during a US/Deutschland Friendship Jump, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 25, 2016. The pur... More
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules during a US/Deutschland Friendship Jump, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 25, 2016. The purpose of the friendship jump is to f... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Delivery Platoon, Landing
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group conduct Jump Training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., January 8, 20... More
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules during a US/Deutschland Friendship Jump, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 25, 2016. The purpose of the friendship jump is to f... More
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules during a US/Deutschland Friendship Jump, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 25, 2016. The purpose of the friendship jump is to f... More
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules during a US/Deutschland Friendship Jump, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 25, 2016. The purpose of the friendship jump is to f... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vinicent Buckley of the 127th
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vinicent Buckley of the 127th Engineer Battalion, performs a Jumpmaster personnel inspection on U.S. Army Pfc. Nathan Ploeg of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga... More
Pvt. Manuel A. Sanchez, smiling, after hearing his
Pvt. Manuel A. Sanchez, smiling, after hearing his ticket number called out; winning a slot to obtain partner nation jump wings for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Ci... More
Paratroopers sit and wait on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter
Paratroopers sit and wait on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter prior to a jump at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rho... 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
Airborne Soldiers line up to donate their toys and
Airborne Soldiers line up to donate their toys and receive their lottery ticket for the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (... More
U.S service members parachute from the rear of a C-130
U.S service members parachute from the rear of a C-130 Hercules aircraft during a bilateral jump with soldiers from the Royal Thai Army. The exercise, known as the “Friendship Jump,” is an annual tradition duri... More
Soldiers from the Netherlands army rig each other's
Soldiers from the Netherlands army rig each other's parachute at Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., July 29 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Command, Rhode Island ... 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
Members of the Special Operations Test Direct prepare
Members of the Special Operations Test Direct prepare to perform military free fall operations using the RA-1 and Standard parachutes for the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. A... 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
Italian 1st Lt. Antonio Nucera aids U.S. Army Staff
Italian 1st Lt. Antonio Nucera aids U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Paul Norwood from B Company, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment, Alaska National Guard, check the attachment of his reserve parachute for the wing ex... 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
British Paratrooper Cpl. Owen Jones, of the 7th Parachute
British Paratrooper Cpl. Owen Jones, of the 7th Parachute Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, gives a thumps up after landing on the Drop Zone during Leapfest XXXI in Kingston, RI., July 30, 2014. Leapfest is an Ai... 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. Army, Command Sgt. Maj. James Richardson, Command
U.S. Army, Command Sgt. Maj. James Richardson, Command Sgt. Maj. of the 27th Engineer Battalion, receives a Jumpmaster personnel inspection at Green Ramp, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were pa... 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
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
U.S. Army jumpmaster and crew chief sit on the back
U.S. Army jumpmaster and crew chief sit on the back of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter following the familiarization jump at Leapfest, July 29, 2015. Leapfest is an international parachute competition hosted by the ... 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 paratroopers of the U.S. Army Parachute Team
U.S. Army paratroopers of the U.S. Army Parachute Team (Golden Knights) prepare to land during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Luzon Drop Zone, Camp MacKall, N.C., Dec. 4, 2017. This y... More
U.S. Army paratroopers wait to do a C-130 ramp jump
U.S. Army paratroopers wait to do a C-130 ramp jump into Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. The paratroopers were participating in a Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) jump to maintain ... More
U.S. Army Cpt. Brendon Terry give the command of "Sound
U.S. Army Cpt. Brendon Terry give the command of "Sound Off For Equipment Check" to his paratroopers before exiting over Sicily Drop Zone, Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a ... More
A German jump master pins his country's jump wings
A German jump master pins his country's jump wings on a U.S. Soldier after he completed airborne operations at Sicily Drop Zone during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 2, 2017. Opera... More
U.S. Army paratroopers of the U.S. Army Parachute team
U.S. Army paratroopers of the U.S. Army Parachute team (Golden Knights) walks off Luzon Drop Zone during the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Camp MacKall, N.C., Dec. 4, 2017. This year, ei... 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
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Tommy O'Hare from the Special
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Tommy O'Hare from the Special Operations Detachment Global, R.I. National Guard, gives the one minute signal to paratroopers before exiting jumpers from a CH-47 Chinook, Aug. 1, 2015. Leap... 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
German jumpmasters deploy a parachute during sustained
German jumpmasters deploy a parachute during sustained airborne training before airborne operations from a mock C-160 Transall during the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 4, 2016. The... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vinicent Buckley of the 127th
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Vinicent Buckley of the 127th Engineer Battalion, performs a Jumpmaster personnel inspection on U.S. Army Pfc. Nathan Ploeg of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli jumps from a CH-47
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Justin Morelli jumps from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter as part of Leapfest in West Kingston, R.I., Aug. 1, 2015. Leapfest is an International parachute competition hosted by the 56th Troop Co... More
A German jumpmaster recovers a parachute during sustained
A German jumpmaster recovers a parachute during sustained airborne training before airborne operations from a mock C-160 Transall during the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France, June 4, 2016. ... More
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Adolfo Saez of the 982nd Combat Camera
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Adolfo Saez of the 982nd Combat Camera Company (Airborne), East Point, Ga., documents a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules taking off during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily D... More
U.S. Army Pilot Chief Warrant Officer 2 Aaron Brock
U.S. Army Pilot Chief Warrant Officer 2 Aaron Brock Brock with Alpha Company, 2-135th General Aviation Support Battalion operates a UH 60 Blackhawk helicopter at Sicily Drop Zone during the 20th Annual Randy ... More
U.S Army Paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone
U.S Army Paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone for the 20th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 2, 2017 a... More
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends on Luzon Drop Zone
A U.S. Army paratrooper descends on Luzon Drop Zone after exiting the CASA-212 aircraft for the 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations... More
18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop
Spc. Angelo Ramos, a paratrooper with Echo Company, 37th Engineer Battalion, floats down at Sicily Drop Zone. This is Ramos' 16th jump and qualifies him for German jump wings. Ramos is jumping for the first tim... More
U.S. Army and partner-nation paratroopers sit in a
U.S. Army and partner-nation paratroopers sit in a UH-60 Black Hawk in preparation to perform an airborne operation at Luzon Drop Zone, Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 9, 2015. The 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Oper... More
Three U.S. Army paratroopers pose for a photo during
Three U.S. Army paratroopers pose for a photo during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroopers were participating in a SPJP jump to maint... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 3rd Air Force commander, salutes during a World War II commemoration June 4, 2015, in Picauville, France. Picauville hosted the memorial commemoration to honor the sacri... More
Dutch Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers waits
Dutch Jumpmaster Sgt. 1st Class Björn Oehlers waits to start sustained airborne training during Operation Toy Drop, Mackall Army Airfield, N.C., Dec. 7, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined ... More
U.S. Army paratroopers jump from a Casa 212 during
U.S. Army paratroopers jump from a Casa 212 during an airborne operation for Operation Toy Drop at Luzon Drop Zone, Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. Hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operation... More
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules during a US/Deutschland Friendship Jump, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 25, 2016. The purpose of the friendship jump is to f... More
The Golden Knights participate in the 20th annual Randy
The Golden Knights participate in the 20th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U. S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 2, 2017 on Sicily Drop Zone at ... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Smith, assigned to the 1st
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Smith, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), places a wreath at the memorial site of 1st Lt. Thomas Meehan III during a ceremo... More
First Capt. Paolo Pastorino, 2nd Platoon Avvoltoi,
First Capt. Paolo Pastorino, 2nd Platoon Avvoltoi, goes over paratrooper safety procedures during jumpmaster rehearsals in a C-130 mock-up, Dec. 3, 2014. The 17th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop w... 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
A paratrooper from the U.S. Army's Golden Knights Parachute
A paratrooper from the U.S. Army's Golden Knights Parachute Teams descends through the air during a training jump as part of the 18th annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 7, 2... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Derick Correthers a rigger with the
U.S. Army Sgt. Derick Correthers a rigger with the 165th Quartermaster Company from Seymour, Ind. stows away the static line on a MC-6 parachute that was just packed for Leapfest, July 30, 2015. Leapfest is an... More
Indonesian armed forces jumpmasters conduct rehearsals
Indonesian armed forces jumpmasters conduct rehearsals in an aircraft in preparation for Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest c... More
Service members participate in Operation Toy Trot 5K
Service members participate in Operation Toy Trot 5K Race on Dec. 2, 2015, at Pope Field, N.C. Operation Toy Trot is in conjunction with Operation Toy Drop hosted by USACAPOC and the Army Reserve. Operation Toy... More
Canadian Capt. Andrew Straatsma walks back to the staging
Canadian Capt. Andrew Straatsma walks back to the staging area after completing a jump for Operation Toy Drop on Dec. 3, 2015. Straatsma earned his Dutch jump wings during this operation.
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sunnydale Hyde, a paratrooper
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sunnydale Hyde, a paratrooper with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, United States Army Special Operations Command, holds a Mickey Mouse stuffed animal that he parachuted with befo... More
U.S. Army Cpt. Robert Gammage, assigned to U.S. Army
U.S. Army Cpt. Robert Gammage, assigned to U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command, receives Canadian jump wings from Canadian Sgt. Joe Hillier on Luzon Drop Zone following an airborne operat... More
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ian Mendoza, right, Master
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ian Mendoza, right, Master Sgt. Gabriel Machado, left, pack their parachute after a military freefall on Ie Shima, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 12, 2019. Marines with 3rd Transportation Support ... More
Sgt. Austin Berner, a combat camera photographer with
Sgt. Austin Berner, a combat camera photographer with the 982nd Combat Camera, documents the Joint Task Force D-Day 71 staff ride at Pointe du Hoc. Pointe du Hoc is a 100-foot cliff overlooking the English Chan... 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
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules during a US/Deutschland Friendship Jump, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 25, 2016. The purpose of the friendship jump is to f... More
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company
"In a few hours I'm going to take the best company of men in the world into France. We'll give the bastards hell. Strangely, I'm not particularly scared. But in my heart is a terrific longing to hold you in my ... More
Columbian Jumpmasters wait as paratroopers fill the
Columbian Jumpmasters wait as paratroopers fill the mock aircraft for airborne operations at Pope Field, N.C., Dec. 3, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and allows Sold... More
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Delivery Platoon, Landing
U.S. Marines with 1st Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group conduct Jump Training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., January 8, 20... 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
Canadian Armed Forces Sgt. Mike Barta and Sgt. Joe
Canadian Armed Forces Sgt. Mike Barta and Sgt. Joe Hillier conduct jumpmaster rehearsals in preparation of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., on Dec. 1, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is t... More
A Dutch paratrooper stands in a lift line waiting for
A Dutch paratrooper stands in a lift line waiting for the manifest for airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personn... More
U.S. Army paratroopers sit and wait in their chalks
U.S. Army paratroopers sit and wait in their chalks for airborne operations in support of Operation Toy Drop, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2015. Operation Toy Drop combines U.S. Army Reserve personnel, Army paratr... More
Dutch Marine Cpl. Ab Kasmi receives his German jump
Dutch Marine Cpl. Ab Kasmi receives his German jump wings from a German jumpmaster on Luzon Drop Zone during an airborne operation for the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army... More
A member of the UH-60 aircraft crew assists a U.S.
A member of the UH-60 aircraft crew assists a U.S. Army jumpmaster with an airborne operation during Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec 10,2015 Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airb... More
German Master Sgt. Markus Laut performs Jumpmaster
German Master Sgt. Markus Laut performs Jumpmaster duties during Aircraft Familiarization in support of Operation Toy Drop at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., in support of Operation Toy Drop De... More
Miltary members conduct an airborne operation during
Miltary members conduct an airborne operation during Operation Toy Drop 2015 at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec 10, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and allows Soldiers the op... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Britt of the 82nd Airborne
U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Britt of the 82nd Airborne Division, recovers his T-11 parachute during the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program (SPJP) at Sicily Drop Zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., March 19, 2016. Paratroop... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class John Lomba from the C Company,
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class John Lomba from the C Company, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry, R.I. National Guard, inspects the static line of a paratrooper from the United Kingdom aboard a Ch-47 helicopter during Lea... More
Singers from the USO pose for a photo at the lottery
Singers from the USO pose for a photo 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 Ra... More
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations
U.S. and German paratroopers conduct airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules during a US/Deutschland Friendship Jump, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany, May 25, 2016. The purpose of the friendship jump is to f... More