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An airman lifts their hands above their head while sitting at the back of an airborne aircraft above a body of water.

Christmas Drop

Air Force Senior Airman Megan Irvin waves to residents in Nama, Micronesia, Dec. 4, 2023, during Operation Christmas Drop. The Defense Department's longest-running humanitarian airlift operation provides donated goods throughout the Pacific.

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Tags: holidays, christmas, Operation Christmas Drop, Air Force, Indo-Pacific
Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Allison Martin VIRIN: 231204-F-PX509-5251C.JPG

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