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A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from the 2nd Airlift Squadron, 440th Airlift Wing out of Pope Air Force Base, N.C., parks at a drop zone at Fort Bragg, N.C., on Dec. 6, 2008. Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division are being picked up so they can jump to earn foreign jump wings during Operation Toy Drop. Operation Toy Drop is an annual jump hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), and supported by Fort Bragg's XVIII Airborne Corps and Pope Air Force Baseís 43rd Airlift Wing. In its 11th year, Operation Toy Drop gives soldiers and airmen the opportunity to help local families in need while boosting morale and incorporating valuable training.

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules parks at a drop zone at Fort Bragg.

A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from the 2nd Airlift Squadron, 440th Airlift Wing out of Pope Air Force Base, N.C., parks at a drop zone at Fort Bragg, N.C., on Dec. 6, 2008. Soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division are being picked up so they can jump to earn foreign jump wings during Operation Toy Drop. Operation Toy Drop is an annual jump hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), and supported by Fort Bragg's XVIII Airborne Corps and Pope Air Force Baseís 43rd Airlift Wing. In its 11th year, Operation Toy Drop gives soldiers and airmen the opportunity to help local families in need while boosting morale and incorporating valuable training.

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