Army Soldiers stationed at Fort Bragg, , practice parachute landing falls during this year's Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 4, 2009. Operation Toy Drop is an annual Airborne jump held at Fort Bragg, , and is hosted by the Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command Airborne, and supported by Fort Bragg's XVIII Airborne Corps and Pope Air Force Base's 43rd Airlift Wing. Over 3,000 Soldiers are expected to donate a toy for a lottery ticket and the chance to jump under an international jumpmaster in order to earn foreign jump wings. The operation gives Soldiers and Airmen


Army Soldiers stationed at Fort Bragg, , practice parachute landing falls during this year's Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 4, 2009. Operation Toy Drop is an annual Airborne jump held at Fort Bragg, , and is hosted by the Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command Airborne, and supported by Fort Bragg's XVIII Airborne Corps and Pope Air Force Base's 43rd Airlift Wing. Over 3,000 Soldiers are expected to donate a toy for a lottery ticket and the chance to jump under an international jumpmaster in order to earn foreign jump wings. The operation gives Soldiers and Airmen the opportunity to help local families in need over the holidays while boosting morale and incorporating valuable training. Since its inception, Operation Toy Drop has collected and distributed more than 30,000 toys for families of Soldiers as well as orphanages in the local community. Staff Sgt. Joshua L. DeMotts


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