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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

U.S. Army and international paratroopers wearing backpacks stand back-to-back in a parallel line outside of an aircraft as two fellow service members check their gear.

Operation Toy Drop

U.S. Army and international paratroopers prepare for takeoff during the Randy Oler Operation Toy Drop at Fort Liberty, N.C., Dec. 8, 2025. The event allows service members to support children in need during the holiday season and earn foreign partner-nation wings. The installation's name was restored to Fort Bragg in 2025.

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