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 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
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
A Canadian paratrooper exits a UH-60 Black Hawk during
A Canadian paratrooper exits a UH-60 Black Hawk during Operation Toy Drop over the Luzon Drop Zone, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation with seven partner-... 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 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
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
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
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
U.S. Army and Canadian airborne personnel ride in a
U.S. Army and Canadian airborne personnel ride in a UH-60 Black Hawk toward the Luzon Drop Zone during Operation Toy Drop at Camp Mackall, N.C., Dec. 10, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined... 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
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
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. Army 1st Lt. Joshua Wainz of the 414 Civil Affairs
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Joshua Wainz of the 414 Civil Affairs Battalion in Southfield, Michigan, interviews Canadian armed forces parachute rigger Sgt. Francois Duchesne after a successful jump into Drop Zone Nijmege... 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 Cpt. Kurtis Schell completes a successful
U.S. Army Cpt. Kurtis Schell completes a successful airborne operation during Operation Toy Drop at Drop Zone Luzon, Dec. 8, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation with seve... 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
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
Colombian paratroopers Staff Sgt. Yair Calderon (right)
Colombian paratroopers Staff Sgt. Yair Calderon (right) and Jesus Mosquera hold their parachute rip chords during jumpmaster rehearsals in preparation for Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. O... More
A U.S. Army soldier and Italian jumpmasters practice
A U.S. Army soldier and Italian jumpmasters practice jump commands outside a UH-60 Black Hawk in preparation for Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest c... 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 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
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
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
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 and international armed forces paratroopers
U.S. Army and international armed forces paratroopers stand around a UH-60 Black Hawk to take instructions during jumpmaster rehearsals in preparation for Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. O... 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
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
Partner nation jumpmasters relax before leading the
Partner nation jumpmasters relax before leading the airborne jumps to earn American soldiers' jump wings at the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop 2015 on Dec. 4, 2015. The airborne operation is... More
U.S. and partner nation jumpmasters perform aircraft
U.S. and partner nation jumpmasters perform aircraft familiarization training at Green Ramp on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2015. The jumpmasters are training to conduct a jump in support of Operation Toy Drop. (U... More
Sgt. Richard Elliot gathers his deployed chute from
Sgt. Richard Elliot gathers his deployed chute from the Nijmegan drop zone after completing his 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop jump, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operati... More
German Master Sgt. Markus Laut participates in jumpmaster
German Master Sgt. Markus Laut participates in jumpmaster aircraft familiarization aboard a C-130 Hercules at Simmons Army Air Field, Cumberland County, N.C., in support of Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 1, 2015. Ope... 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. 4, 2015, at Fort B... More
U.S., German and Canadian paratroopers participate
U.S., German and Canadian 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,... More
A U.S. Army jumpmaster helps prepare a U.S. Army paratrooper
A U.S. Army jumpmaster helps prepare a U.S. Army paratrooper 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, Ar... More
German Armed Forces Sgt. 1st Class Julian Koch, a
German Armed Forces Sgt. 1st Class Julian Koch, a 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 ai... More
A group of Latvian jumpmasters prepare to exit the
A group of Latvian jumpmasters prepare to exit the aircraft during aircraft familiarization training at Simmons Army Airfield on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 1, 2015. The group conducted drills to prepare for the MC6... 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. 4, 2015, at Fort B... 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 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
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
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