Christmas Drop

Troops in Pacific play Santa in world’s longest-running humanitarian mission

Playing Santa in a C-130 is tricky. The sleigh can break down. And the presents, if not delivered just right, either go to the sharks or go splat right in front of their intended recipients.

Airmen prepare for annual Christmas gift drop to Pacific islanders

While U.S. shoppers begin elbowing their way through shopping malls to buy Christmas presents, airmen here are gearing up to deliver items to Pacific islanders who can only dream of department stores.

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