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Japanese and Americans join forces for humanitarian aid training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ren Forbes, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Yuta Enoki, 402nd Squadron C-1 loadmaster, prepare for drop a low-cost, low-altitude bundle to Lukunor atoll, Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 9, 2015, during Operation Christmas Drop. This year marks the 64th year of Operation Christmas Drop, which began in 1952, marking it the world's longest running airdrop mission. This is the first ever trilateral training event that includes additional air support from JASDF and Royal Australian Air Force C-130 aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Japanese and Americans join forces for humanitarian aid training

A low-cost low-altitude bundle of donated goods drops to Lukunor Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 9, 2015, during Operation Christmas Drop. This year marks the 64th year of Operation Christmas Drop, which began in 1952, making it the world's longest-running airdrop mission. This is the first ever trilateral training event that includes additional air support from Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force C-130 aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Japanese and Americans join forces for humanitarian aid training

Airmen with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force drop a low-cost, low-altitude bundle to Lukunor Atoll, Federated Sates of Micronesia, Dec. 9, 2015, during Operation Christmas Drop. This year marks the first time allied partners from JASDF and Royal Australian Air Force joined the U.S. in the humanitarian aid/disaster relief training event. During the training missions, C-130 aircrews perform low-cost low-altitude airdrops on unsurveyed drop zones while providing critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. It highlights the U.S. and allied airpower capabilities to orient and respond to activities in peacetime and crisis. In addition to delivering critical supplies to those in need, Operation Christmas Drop provides specific training to U.S. and allied aircrews, enabling theater-wide airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Japanese and Americans join forces for humanitarian aid training

(Right to left) Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Yuta Enoki, 402nd Squadron C-1 loadmaster, and Capt. Yusaku Kariya, 401st Squadron C-130 pilot, check their harnesses over Pacific Ocean, Dec. 9, 2015, during Operation Christmas Drop 2015. This year marks the first time allied partners from JASDF and Royal Australian Air Force joined the U.S. in the humanitarian aid/disaster relief training event. During the training missions, C-130 aircrews perform low-cost low-altitude airdrops on unsurveyed drop zones while providing critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. It highlights the U.S. and allied airpower capabilities to orient and respond to activities in peacetime and crisis. In addition to delivering critical supplies to those in need, Operation Christmas Drop provides specific training to U.S. and allied aircrews, enabling theater-wide airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Japanese and Americans join forces for humanitarian aid training

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Yusaku Kariya, 401st Squadron C-130 pilot, waits to drop a bundle over Pacific Ocean during Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 9, 2105. This year marks the first time allied partners from JASDF and Royal Australian Air Force joined the U.S. in the humanitarian aid/disaster relief training event. During the training missions, C-130 aircrews perform low-cost low-altitude airdrops on unsurveyed drop zones while providing critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. It highlights the U.S. and allied airpower capabilities to orient and respond to activities in peacetime and crisis. In addition to delivering critical supplies to those in need, Operation Christmas Drop provides specific training to U.S. and allied aircrews, enabling theater-wide airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Japanese and Americans join forces for humanitarian aid training

Crew members with the 36th Airlift Squadron fly over Ettal Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 9, 2015, during Operation Christmas Drop. This is a humanitarian aid/disaster relief training event where C-130 aircrews perform low-cost low-altitude airdrops on unsurveyed drop zones while providing critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. It highlights the U.S. and allied airpower capabilities to orient and respond to activities in peacetime and crisis. In addition to delivering critical supplies to those in need, Operation Christmas Drop provides specific training to U.S. and allied aircrews, enabling theater-wide airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais Island

A island child smiles in anticipation of gifts during Operation Christmas Drop at Fais Island, Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 8, 2015. A C-130 Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron delivered more than 800 pounds of supplies to Fais island during Operation Christmas Drop 2015. This year marks the first trilateral execution that includes air support from the Japan Air-Self Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais Island

Louis Mangtau, chief of Fais Island, smiles as he sorts through supplies that were dropped during Operation Christmas Drop 2015, Dec. 8, 2015, at Fais Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Operation Christmas Drop is a humanitarian/disaster relief training event where C-130 crews provide critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. This year marks the first ever trilateral execution that includes air support from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais Island

Louis Mangtau, chief of Fais Island, smiles as he sorts through supplies that were dropped during Operation Christmas Drop 2015, Dec. 8, 2015, at Fais Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Operation Christmas Drop is a humanitarian/disaster relief training event where C-130 crews provide critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. This year marks the first ever trilateral execution that includes air support from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais Island

Louis Mangtau, chief of Fais Island, sorts through supplies that were dropped during Operation Christmas Drop 2015, Dec. 8, 2015, at Fais Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Operation Christmas Drop is a humanitarian/disaster relief training event where C-130 crews provide critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. This year marks the first ever trilateral execution that includes air support from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais Island

Villagers sort and load supplies that were dropped during Operation Christmas Drop 2015, Dec. 8, 2015, at Fais Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Operation Christmas Drop is a humanitarian/disaster relief training event where C-130 crews provide critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. This year marks the first ever trilateral execution that includes air support from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais Island

Louis Mangtau, chief of Fais Island, smiles as he sorts through supplies that were dropped during Operation Christmas Drop 2015, Dec. 8, 2015, at Fais Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Operation Christmas Drop is a humanitarian/disaster relief training event where C-130 crews provide critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. This year marks the first ever trilateral execution that includes air support from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais Island

Villages load and sort the donated supplies that were dropped during Operation Christmas Drop 2015, Dec. 8, 2015, at Fais Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Operation Christmas Drop is a humanitarian/disaster relief training event where C-130 crews provide critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. This year marks the first ever trilateral execution that includes air support from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais island

A local villager waits while Louis Mangtau, Chief of Fais Island, sorts through supplies that were dropped during Operation Christmas Drop 2015, Dec. 8, 2015, at Fais Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Operation Christmas Drop is a humanitarian/disaster relief training event where C-130 crews provide critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau.This year marks the first ever trilateral execution that includes air support from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais island

Louis Mangtau, Chief of Fais Island, sorts through supplies that were dropped during Operation Christmas Drop 2015, Dec. 8, 2015, at Fais Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Operation Christmas Drop is a humanitarian/disaster relief training event where C-130 crews provide critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. This year marks the first ever trilateral execution that includes air support from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais island

A local villager watches as Louis Mangtau, Chief of Fais Island, sorts through supplies that were dropped during Operation Christmas Drop 2015, Dec. 8, 2015, at Fais Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Operation Christmas Drop is a humanitarian/disaster relief training event where C-130 crews provide critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau.This year marks the first ever trilateral execution that includes air support from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais island

Louis Mangtau, Chief of Fais Island, sorts through supplies that were dropped during Operation Christmas Drop 2015, Dec. 8, 2015, at Fais Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Operation Christmas Drop is a humanitarian/disaster relief training event where C-130 crews provide critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. This year marks the first ever trilateral execution that includes air support from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais island

Island children look on with excitement as Louis Mangtau, Chief of Fais Island, sorts through supplies and gifts that were dropped during Operation Christmas Drop 2015, Dec. 8, 2015, at Fais Island, Federated States of Micronesia. Operation Christmas Drop is a humanitarian/disaster relief training event where C-130 crews provide critical supplies to 56 islands throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia and Republic of Palau. This year marks the first ever trilateral execution that includes air support from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais island

A C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron drops a bundles during Operation Christmas Drop 2015, at Fais island, Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 8, 2015. Airmen delivered over 800 pounds of supplies to the island of Fais during Operation Christmas Drop 2015. This year marks the first trilateral Operation Christmas Drop where the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force work together to provide critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Air Force delivers hope and goodwill to Fais island

Locals from the island of Fais recover and carry a low-cost, low-altitude bundle during Operation Christmas Drop 2015. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense's longest running humanitarian airdrop mission. This year marks the first ever trilateral Operation Christmas Drop where the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the Royal Australian Air Force work together to provide critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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