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231204-F-RU502-1071

Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) patches adorn a Christmas tree during the OCD 23 Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. OCD is meant to hone critical skills, necessary to ensure successful aircraft generation, recovery, and precision delivery for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1449

(Left to right) Philippine Air Force Maj. Milton Jones Perez, 222nd Airlift Squadron C-130 instructor pilot, and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Samantha Perez, 374th Airlift Wing community engagement chief, pose for a photo during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. OCD is an opportunity to work together, to learn from one another, and to continue our successful joint efforts in support of humanitarian aid delivery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1429

Philippine Air Force Airmen and Bruce Best, Operation Christmas Drop (OCD) island liaison and coordinator, pose for a photo during the OCD 23 Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. OCD is an opportunity to learn from allies and international partners while maintaining the readiness, proficiency, and interoperability of U.S. forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1424

Philippine Air Force Maj. Milton Jones Perez, 222nd Airlift Squadron C-130 instructor pilot, poses for a photo during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. OCD is a Pacific Air Forces’-sponsored annual multinational humanitarian mission. Throughout the operation, donated supplies are gathered by private organizations and volunteers for airdrop to 58 islands across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1397

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elijah Wright, 36th Security Forces Squadron defender, narrates during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. OCD is a Pacific Air Forces’-sponsored annual multinational humanitarian mission. Throughout the operation, donated supplies are gathered by private organizations and volunteers for airdrop to 58 islands across the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1370

Jennifer Johnson, U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, gives opening remarks during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. OCD continues to be an important annual tradition with a long history of providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1338

Jennifer Johnson, U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, gives opening remarks during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. By engaging in the OCD mission, the U.S. demonstrates its commitment to regional security and determination to be a reliable partner in times of need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1337

Jennifer Johnson, U.S. Ambassador to the Federated States of Micronesia, gives opening remarks during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. By engaging in the OCD mission, the U.S. demonstrates its commitment to regional security and determination to be a reliable partner in times of need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1306

His Excellency Wesley Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia, gives opening remarks during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Events like OCD 23 allow participating nations an opportunity to provide needed assistance to remote populations while also offering the ability to maintain preparedness for real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1299

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Campos, 374th Maintenance Group commander, gives remarks during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 374th Airlift Wing’s aircraft and crews are put to the test during OCD, ensuring that they are prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to any contingencies, including disaster relief and humanitarian missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1286

U.S. Air Force Col. Kyle Benwitz, 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing commander, gives a speech during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. OCD plays a crucial role in maintaining the airlift mission readiness in the Indo-Pacific region, where it often faces various operational challenges to include a large geographical area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1273

Members of the U.S Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force listen to a speech during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Interoperability with partner nations ensures the U.S. remains ready for whenever and wherever the next disaster occurs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1265

Members of the U.S Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Canadian Air Force, and Royal Australian Air Force listen to a speech during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. OCD helps build and enhance the necessary coordination, integration, and execution skills to support future humanitarian assistance efforts in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231204-F-RU502-1257

From left, Lt. Gen. Ricky Rupp, U.S. Forces Japan (USFJ) and Fifth Air Force (5th AF) commander, Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Aiello, 5th AF command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Leon Calloway, USFJ senior enlisted leader, Major Gen. John Klein, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center (USAFEC) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Courtney Freeman, USAFEC command chief, listen to an invocation during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) Push Ceremony, Dec. 4, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. OCD is an opportunity to work with allies and international partners, to learn from one another, and to continue our successful joint efforts in support of humanitarian aid delivery. Throughout OCD, U.S. aircrew will fly alongside Japan, the Republic of Korea, and Canada with additional ground support from Australia and the Philippines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231205-F-RU502-1162

An Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD) bundle is prepared for airdrop during an international forces bundle rigging event, Dec. 5, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The low-cost, low-altitude (LCLA) airdrops used during OCD are cost-efficient, utilizing readily available resources and repurposed personnel parachutes to build supply pallets at a fraction of the cost of other airdrop bundles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231205-F-RU502-1138

Republic of Korea Air Force Staff Sgt. Namseok Jeong, 259th Squadron rigger, participates in an Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) international forces bundle rigging event, Dec. 5, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The International Observer Program for OCD 23 featured forces from Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. Interoperability and teamwork with our partner nations ensures we collectively remain ready for whenever and wherever the next disaster strikes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231205-F-RU502-1125

Royal Malaysian Air Force Maj. Mohamed Zulhilmy Bin Mohamed Zulkifly observes as U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Antonio Lopez-Testini, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight technician, writes information on a packaged bundle in support of Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23), Dec. 5, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. OCD’s success is made possible through collaborative efforts of multiple organizations, allies, and partners. The International Observer Program for OCD 23 featured forces from Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231205-F-RU502-1112

Sri Lanka Air Force Wing Commander Sameera Vidanapathirana speaks with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonah Dyer, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron combat mobility flight technician, during the Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD) international forces bundle rigging event, Dec. 5, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The low-Ccost, low-altitude (LCLA) airdrops used during OCD are cost-efficient, utilizing readily available resources and repurposed personnel parachutes to build supply pallets at a fraction of the cost of other airdrop bundles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231205-F-RU502-1291

Multinational Operation Christmas Drop 2023 (OCD 23) participants pose for a photo during an OCD 23 international forces bundle rigging event, Dec. 5, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Participating countries took part in the International Observers Program, which provides an opportunity to build upon long-standing relationships, maximize professional knowledge exchange, and further develop solutions to meet the unique challenges of the Indo-Pacific. The International Observer Program for OCD 23 featured forces from Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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231205-F-RU502-1281

A ‘Gundam 22’ tribute bundle is prepared for airdrop by international forces during Operation Christmas Drop 2023, Dec. 5, 2023, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The box was decorated and signed by volunteers to honor the 353rd Special Operations Wing and Team Yokota Airmen who tragically lost their lives in service to their country as well as their teammates, families, friends, and communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor Altier)

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