A Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules loadmaster assigned to the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron clears the cargo ramp before airdropping humanitarian assistance bundles the Republic of Palau as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2025 in the Indo-Pacific region, Dec. 7, 2025. Operation Christmas Drop highlights U.S., allies’ and partners’ capabilities to quickly mobilize and project power and airlift operations at a moment’s notice. This multinational effort underscores a shared commitment of regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Macaiah Honable)
| Date Taken: | 12.06.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 12.22.2025 23:42 |
| Photo ID: | 9458361 |
| VIRIN: | 251207-F-XQ341-1352 |
| Resolution: | 6880x4584 |
| Size: | 4.15 MB |
| Location: | ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GU |
| Web Views: | 32 |
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