Col. Bob Blagg, 374th Operations Group commander, receives a token of appreciation from Manny Hechanova, a communications specialist with the University of Guam and Operation Christmas Drop airdrop liaison, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during the opening ceremony for Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2013. This year marks the 62nd year of Operation Christmas Drop, which began in 1952, making it the world's longest running airdrop mission. Every December, C-130 Hercules crews from the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, partner with the 36th Wing at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to airlift food, supplies and toys to islanders throughout Micronesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jake Bailey/Released)
Date Taken: | 12.10.2013 |
Date Posted: | 12.15.2013 07:06 |
Photo ID: | 1137851 |
VIRIN: | 131210-F-RG147-039 |
Resolution: | 3000x1996 |
Size: | 1.21 MB |
Location: | ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GU |
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