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Army Spc. Melissa Menchaca smiles while collecting toys donated by U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Toy Drop on Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Dec. 5, 2008. Menchaca is assigned to the Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, Airborne. Soldiers donate toys for a chance to help a charity and earn their foreign jump wings.

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Army Spc. Melissa Menchaca smiles while collecting toys donated by U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Toy Drop on Pope Air Force Base, N.C., Dec. 5, 2008. Menchaca is assigned to the Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, Airborne. Soldiers donate toys for a chance to help a charity and earn their foreign jump wings.

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