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18th Annual Randy Oler Operation Toy Drop jump day [Image 23 of 23]

A large-scale military parachute drop exercise is taking place over an open drop zone, with dozens of parachutists descending from a clear blue sky. On the ground, a formal military formation is assembled near multiple national flags, including the American and Spanish flags, suggesting a multinational military event or ceremony. Civilian spectators, including families with children, are watching from a raised viewing area in the foreground.

FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

12.05.2015

Photo by Timothy Hale

U.S. Army Reserve Command

U.S. Army paratroopers fill the sky at Sicily Drop Zone as friends and families watch during the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, hosted by U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Dec. 5, 2015, at Fort Bragg, N.C. Operation Toy Drop is the world’s largest combined airborne operation and allows Soldiers the opportunity to help children in need everywhere receive toys for the holidays. (U.S. Army photo by Timothy L. Hale/Released)

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Date Taken:	12.05.2015
Date Posted:	12.05.2015 15:25
Photo ID:	2315876
VIRIN:	151205-A-XN107-315
Resolution:	3360x2364
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Location:	FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US

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