Story by Spc. Nicole Paese | 361st Theater Public Affairs Support Element | 12.01.2015
“No fear, just respect.”
Story by Staff Sgt. Shaiyla Hakeem | 354th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 12.01.2015
We have all packed items such as an extra toothbrush, deodorant, clothes and snacks, but not everyone has had the opportunity to literally pack an extra life....
Story by Staff Sgt. Sharilyn Wells | U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) | 12.08.2014
Young at heart, 1st Capt. Paolo Pastorino, a retired commander and paratrooper from Milano, Italy, buckles his helmet and grabs a static line from the U.S. jumpmaster in front of him. He stands up, hooks up and shuffles to the door, and just as the jumpmaster yells ‘Go!’… he jumps and counts to four in his native tongue, landing in the rocks below....
Story by Spc. Kimber Huang | U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) | 12.06.2014
A Soldier crosses his arms against the cool night air at Green Ramp located here. “For me, this is my ‘Black Friday’,” said Pfc. Ezekiel Polite....
Story by Spc. Kimber Huang | U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) | 12.05.2014
Operation Toy Drop is the largest joint airborne operation in the world, bringing Army, Army Reserve, Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and partner nations together to raise toys for children in need during the holidays....
Courtesy Story | U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) | 12.05.2014
More than a thousand paratroopers landed at Sicily Drop Zone, here, as a part of Operation Toy Drop Dec. 5, 2014.
Courtesy Story | U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) | 12.03.2014
Through the fog of an early December morning, out runs Santa followed by a reindeer, Olaf, a present and a few elves. Some may believe they are in a winter wonderland, but in reality it is an event much more magical - it’s Operation Toy Trot!...
Courtesy Story | U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) | 12.03.2014
Jumpmasters have come from near and far to participate in the 17th Annual Randy Older Memorial Operation Toy Drop, but before anyone goes airborne, U.S. jumpmasters must be assured that everyone is on the same page....