Christmas Drop: Operation

While led by the U.S. Pacific Air Forces , it has grown to include partner nations such as Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Canada, and the Philippines . Historical Origins

Covers approximately 1.8 million square miles of the West Pacific. Operation Christmas Drop

In 2025, the operation delivered around 82,000 pounds of supplies, including food, medicine, tools, and clothing. While led by the U

Operation Christmas Drop is the world's longest-running humanitarian airlift mission and the oldest ongoing operation. Based at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, the mission delivers essential supplies and holiday gifts to some of the most remote islands in the Pacific. Key Facts and Impact the operation delivered around 82

Supports over 42,000 islanders across roughly 58 remote islands in the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau.