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Operation Christmas Drop: 74 Years of Holiday Aid

12/10/2025

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Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam is set for December 10, 2025.
The mission, now in its 74th year, delivers bundles decorated with holiday symbols that contain food, water, medical supplies, and toys to 56,000 people across 59 Pacific islands.
Aren Palik, vice president of the Federated States of Micronesia, expressed gratitude for the mission.
The drops train aircrews in low-level flight and precision airdrop techniques.

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Story summary

Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam is set for December 10, 2025.
The mission, now in its 74th year, delivers bundles decorated with holiday symbols that contain food, water, medical supplies, and toys to 56,000 people across 59 Pacific islands.
Aren Palik, vice president of the Federated States of Micronesia, expressed gratitude for the mission.
The drops train aircrews in low-level flight and precision airdrop techniques.