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Islanders greet airmen for Operation Christmas Drop.

Island Greeting

Islanders from Ulithi greet a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules fly over head at Ulithi, Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 4, 2022. The aircraft, call sign Santa 11, delivered 14 bundles to the eastern Caroline Islands, included Asor, Falalop, and Fais islands during Operation Christmas Drop.

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