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A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer stealth bomber, assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, flies over the South Pacific Ocean during bilateral training with the Royal Australian Air Force October 2, 2017 near Guam. Stock Photo

RF2BKT9AD–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer stealth bomber, assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, flies over the South Pacific Ocean during bilateral training with the Royal Australian Air Force October 2, 2017 near Guam.

A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron intelligence officer briefs U.S. and Australian partners on the intelligence picture as aircrew and special tactics personnel prepare to execute the warfighting scenario of Talisman Saber 2017, July 10, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. Working with the Australian Army’s 6th Aviation and 2nd Commando Regiments, 37th Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, 40th Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force, U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion provided the 353rd Special Operations Group the opportunity Stock Photo

RMMRWN8D–A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron intelligence officer briefs U.S. and Australian partners on the intelligence picture as aircrew and special tactics personnel prepare to execute the warfighting scenario of Talisman Saber 2017, July 10, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. Working with the Australian Army’s 6th Aviation and 2nd Commando Regiments, 37th Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, 40th Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force, U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion provided the 353rd Special Operations Group the opportunity

RF2BKT9AA–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer stealth bomber, assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, flies over the South Pacific Ocean during bilateral training with the Royal Australian Air Force October 2, 2017 near Guam.

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II aircraft commander and 320th Special Tactics Squadron jumpmaster discuss the parameters for high altitude, high opening (HAHO) jump operations July 11, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia during Talisman Saber 2017. Experts in specialized aviation, the 17th SOS executed complex personnel and cargo airdrops, low-level flying operations and dissimilar formation flights with 37th Squadron Royal Australian Air Force and 40th Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force throughout the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait) Stock Photo

RMMRYDXW–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II aircraft commander and 320th Special Tactics Squadron jumpmaster discuss the parameters for high altitude, high opening (HAHO) jump operations July 11, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia during Talisman Saber 2017. Experts in specialized aviation, the 17th SOS executed complex personnel and cargo airdrops, low-level flying operations and dissimilar formation flights with 37th Squadron Royal Australian Air Force and 40th Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force throughout the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer stealth bomber aircraft from the 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, 28th Bomb Wing, lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley November 27, 2017 in Amberley, Australia. Two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus, the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Stock Photo

RM2BX3P4N–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer stealth bomber aircraft from the 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, 28th Bomb Wing, lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley November 27, 2017 in Amberley, Australia. Two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus, the largest international air forces exercise in Australia.

Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, load pallet with a fork lift into a Royal Australian Air force C-130 with the help of Airmen from the 37th Squadron, RAAF Base Richmond, Australia during Cope North Feb. 4, 2013. Cope North is a multilateral Pacific Air Forces-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX) conducted annually at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The exercise focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training, air combat tactics and large force employment in an effort to enhance interoperability among U.S., Japan and Australian forces Stock Photo

RMPCH4TY–Airmen from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, load pallet with a fork lift into a Royal Australian Air force C-130 with the help of Airmen from the 37th Squadron, RAAF Base Richmond, Australia during Cope North Feb. 4, 2013. Cope North is a multilateral Pacific Air Forces-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX) conducted annually at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The exercise focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief training, air combat tactics and large force employment in an effort to enhance interoperability among U.S., Japan and Australian forces

Left, Royal Australian Air Force leading aircraftsman Evan Dutton and Cpl. Robert Freeman, 37th Squadron, RAAF, troubleshoot an engine problem on a C-130J, Sept. 15, in Southwest Asia. The 37th Squadron flies a variety of missions to provide intra-theater combat airlift support for Australian defense forces and coalition partners throughout Southwest Asia. RAAF service members are deployed from RAAF Base Richmond, New South Wales, Australia, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Stock Photo

RMHE9Y8N–Left, Royal Australian Air Force leading aircraftsman Evan Dutton and Cpl. Robert Freeman, 37th Squadron, RAAF, troubleshoot an engine problem on a C-130J, Sept. 15, in Southwest Asia. The 37th Squadron flies a variety of missions to provide intra-theater combat airlift support for Australian defense forces and coalition partners throughout Southwest Asia. RAAF service members are deployed from RAAF Base Richmond, New South Wales, Australia, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer with the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam returns from its last training mission, while passing the Royal Australian Air Force Airbus KC-30A that conducted the first operational air refuel mission with the bomber on Dec. 1, 2017, at RAAF Base Amberley, Australia. Two bombers arrived at Amberley as part of the United States-Australia Force Posture Initiatives Enhanced Air Cooperation program, which builds on air exercises and training between the two air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Farrah S.C. Kaufmann) Stock Photo

RMM2P7J7–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer with the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam returns from its last training mission, while passing the Royal Australian Air Force Airbus KC-30A that conducted the first operational air refuel mission with the bomber on Dec. 1, 2017, at RAAF Base Amberley, Australia. Two bombers arrived at Amberley as part of the United States-Australia Force Posture Initiatives Enhanced Air Cooperation program, which builds on air exercises and training between the two air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Farrah S.C. Kaufmann)

A B-1B Lancer sits on display while four Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18s practice for an upcoming performance at the 2009 Australian International Airshow March 12 at Avalon Airport, Australia. The B-1B is from the 37th Bomber Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. Tech. Sgt. Cohen A. Young) Stock Photo

RMHE960E–A B-1B Lancer sits on display while four Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18s practice for an upcoming performance at the 2009 Australian International Airshow March 12 at Avalon Airport, Australia. The B-1B is from the 37th Bomber Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. Tech. Sgt. Cohen A. Young)

Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Nina Carpenter, 37th Squadron pilot, and Flight Lt. Eleanor Bradshaw, 37th Squadron copilot, prepare for takeoff April 13, 2018, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Carpenter and Bradshaw flew their crew to Alexandria, La., to participate in the joint training exercise Green Flag Little Rock 18-06. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kristine M. Gruwell) Stock Photo

RMME1N04–Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Nina Carpenter, 37th Squadron pilot, and Flight Lt. Eleanor Bradshaw, 37th Squadron copilot, prepare for takeoff April 13, 2018, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Carpenter and Bradshaw flew their crew to Alexandria, La., to participate in the joint training exercise Green Flag Little Rock 18-06. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kristine M. Gruwell)

Royal Australian Air Force Capt. Anna Thomas, Number 37th Squadron, decorates a bundle box during Operation Christmas Drop 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2022. OCD is the Department of Defense’s longest running humanitarian aid and disaster relief mission and provides relief to more than 50 islands throughout the Pacific. Operations such as OCD provide the U.S. and its partners the opportunity to enhance joint operational capabilities and maintain preparedness for real world emergencies. Stock Photo

RM2NH07RA–Royal Australian Air Force Capt. Anna Thomas, Number 37th Squadron, decorates a bundle box during Operation Christmas Drop 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2022. OCD is the Department of Defense’s longest running humanitarian aid and disaster relief mission and provides relief to more than 50 islands throughout the Pacific. Operations such as OCD provide the U.S. and its partners the opportunity to enhance joint operational capabilities and maintain preparedness for real world emergencies.

RMPTE6T9–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II aircraft commander and 320th Special Tactics Squadron jumpmaster discuss the parameters for high altitude, high opening (HAHO) jump operations July 11, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia during Talisman Saber 2017. Experts in specialized aviation, the 17th SOS executed complex personnel and cargo airdrops, low-level flying operations and dissimilar formation flights with 37th Squadron Royal Australian Air Force and 40th Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force throughout the exercise.

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait) Stock Photo

RMMT8A8K–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

A pilot flies a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from Guam to Darwin Royal Australian Air Force Base, Australia during Exercise Glad Customer '82. The pilot is assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron. Subject Operation/Series: GLAD CUSTOMER '82 Country: Unknown Stock Photo

RM2M7WJXJ–A pilot flies a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from Guam to Darwin Royal Australian Air Force Base, Australia during Exercise Glad Customer '82. The pilot is assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron. Subject Operation/Series: GLAD CUSTOMER '82 Country: Unknown

RM2BX3P4H–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer stealth bomber aircraft from the 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, 28th Bomb Wing, lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley November 27, 2017 in Amberley, Australia. Two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus, the largest international air forces exercise in Australia.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer stealth bomber aircraft from the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, flies over the South Pacific Ocean during a bilateral training mission called Exercise Black Dagger with the Royal Australian Air Force October 3, 2017. Stock Photo

RF2BTTTGX–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer stealth bomber aircraft from the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, flies over the South Pacific Ocean during a bilateral training mission called Exercise Black Dagger with the Royal Australian Air Force October 3, 2017.

Yigo, United States. 03 December, 2022. Royal Australian Air Force Capt. Anna Thomas, 37th Squadron, decorates a bundle box in preparation for delivery during Operation Christmas Drop 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, December 3, 2022 in Yigo, Guam. Operation Christmas Drop is the oldest humanitarian and disaster relief mission delivering 71,000 pounds of food, gifts, and supplies to assist remote island communities in the South Pacific. Credit: Yasuo Osakabe/US Airforce Photo/Alamy Live News Stock Photo

RM2M271N2–Yigo, United States. 03 December, 2022. Royal Australian Air Force Capt. Anna Thomas, 37th Squadron, decorates a bundle box in preparation for delivery during Operation Christmas Drop 2022 at Andersen Air Force Base, December 3, 2022 in Yigo, Guam. Operation Christmas Drop is the oldest humanitarian and disaster relief mission delivering 71,000 pounds of food, gifts, and supplies to assist remote island communities in the South Pacific. Credit: Yasuo Osakabe/US Airforce Photo/Alamy Live News

RMPTD3M6–A U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron intelligence officer briefs U.S. and Australian partners on the intelligence picture as aircrew and special tactics personnel prepare to execute the warfighting scenario of Talisman Saber 2017, July 10, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. Working with the Australian Army’s 6th Aviation and 2nd Commando Regiments, 37th Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, 40th Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force, U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion provided the 353rd Special Operations Group the opportunity

RMMT8A9F–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

A left side view of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft in flight from Guam to Darwin Royal Australian Air Force Base, Australia. The aircraft, assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron, is participating in Exercise Glad Customer '82. Subject Operation/Series: GLAD CUSTOMER '82 Country: Unknown Stock Photo

RM2M7WJXM–A left side view of a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft in flight from Guam to Darwin Royal Australian Air Force Base, Australia. The aircraft, assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron, is participating in Exercise Glad Customer '82. Subject Operation/Series: GLAD CUSTOMER '82 Country: Unknown

U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Armstrong, a pilot with the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, talks about the B1-B Lancer to a Royal Australian Airbus KC-30A crew during an aerial refuel mission planning meeting on Nov. 30, 2017, at RAAF Base Amberley, Australia. Mission planning helps to ensure the historical event occurs seamlessly, since it is the first aerial refuel between the two aircraft. Two bombers arrived at Amberley as part of the United States-Australia Force Posture Initiatives Enhanced Air Cooperation program, which builds on air exercises and training Stock Photo

RMM3FF4R–U.S. Air Force Capt. Daniel Armstrong, a pilot with the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, talks about the B1-B Lancer to a Royal Australian Airbus KC-30A crew during an aerial refuel mission planning meeting on Nov. 30, 2017, at RAAF Base Amberley, Australia. Mission planning helps to ensure the historical event occurs seamlessly, since it is the first aerial refuel between the two aircraft. Two bombers arrived at Amberley as part of the United States-Australia Force Posture Initiatives Enhanced Air Cooperation program, which builds on air exercises and training

A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force pilot looks out the window of a RAAF C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017 over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait) Stock Photo

RMMT8A9D–A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force pilot looks out the window of a RAAF C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017 over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

A navigator aboard a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft mans his position during a flight from Guam to Darwin Royal Australian Air Force Base, Australia. The navigator, assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron, is a participant in Exercise Glad Customer '82. Subject Operation/Series: GLAD CUSTOMER '82 Country: Unknown Stock Photo

RM2M7WJXN–A navigator aboard a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft mans his position during a flight from Guam to Darwin Royal Australian Air Force Base, Australia. The navigator, assigned to the 37th Bomb Squadron, is a participant in Exercise Glad Customer '82. Subject Operation/Series: GLAD CUSTOMER '82 Country: Unknown

RMM3G130–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer with the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam returns from its last training mission, while passing the Royal Australian Air Force Airbus KC-30A that conducted the first operational air refuel mission with the bomber on Dec. 1, 2017, at RAAF Base Amberley, Australia. Two bombers arrived at Amberley as part of the United States-Australia Force Posture Initiatives Enhanced Air Cooperation program, which builds on air exercises and training between the two air forces. (U.S. Air Force

RMMT8A9B–A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force pilot looks out the window of a RAAF C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017 over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal Stock Photo

RMKK8D5N–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

RMMT8A9J–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The development of dissimilar formation tactics, training and procedures enables greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

RMKK8D55–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

RMMT8A9N–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

RMKK8D51–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

RMMT8A9H–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

RMKK8D58–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force loadmasters look out the back of a RAAF C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 demonstrate the strength of the alliance between the United States and Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait) Stock Photo

RMMT8A8J–No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force loadmasters look out the back of a RAAF C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 demonstrate the strength of the alliance between the United States and Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

RMKK8D5C–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules flies over the Great Barrier Reef during a bilateral interfly with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait) Stock Photo

RMMT8A9E–A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules flies over the Great Barrier Reef during a bilateral interfly with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

Royal Australian Air Force SGT Karl Penny, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, looks out as the parachute for a Low-Cost, Low-Altitude bundle carries humanitarian aid down to the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. Every December U.S. Air Force crews from Yokota Air Base, Japan team up with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jietai) and RAAF to airdrop supplies to the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, FSM, and the Republic of Palau. Stock Photo

RMRAENG6–Royal Australian Air Force SGT Karl Penny, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, looks out as the parachute for a Low-Cost, Low-Altitude bundle carries humanitarian aid down to the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. Every December U.S. Air Force crews from Yokota Air Base, Japan team up with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jietai) and RAAF to airdrop supplies to the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, FSM, and the Republic of Palau.

RMMT8A9P–A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules flies over the Great Barrier Reef during a bilateral interfly with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Executing airborne operations throughout Talisman Saber 2017, the dissimilar formation flight symbolized the strength of a partnership that has evolved over the years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

Royal Australian Air Force FLTLT Nicolas Bourke, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot and detachment commander out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, discusses the RAAF’s Low-Cost, Low-Altitude airdrop methods with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jietai) 1st. Lt. Harumi Otsu, 1st Tactical Airlift Wing, 401st Squadron C-130 Hercules pilot out of Komaki Air Base, Japan, in flight to the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. Through training with LCLA bundles, the U.S. Air Force and its partners, the JASDF and RAAF, ar Stock Photo

RMRAENFK–Royal Australian Air Force FLTLT Nicolas Bourke, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot and detachment commander out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, discusses the RAAF’s Low-Cost, Low-Altitude airdrop methods with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jietai) 1st. Lt. Harumi Otsu, 1st Tactical Airlift Wing, 401st Squadron C-130 Hercules pilot out of Komaki Air Base, Japan, in flight to the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. Through training with LCLA bundles, the U.S. Air Force and its partners, the JASDF and RAAF, ar

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron combat systems operator flies as an observer on a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The development of dissimilar formation tactics, training and procedures enables greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait) Stock Photo

RMMT8A9G–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron combat systems operator flies as an observer on a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The development of dissimilar formation tactics, training and procedures enables greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

Royal Australian Air Force SGT Karl Penny, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, discusses Low-Cost, Low-Altitude airdrops with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jietai) Tech. Sgt. Masaaki Hayakawa, 1st Tactical Airlift Wing, 401st Squadron C-130 Hercules loadmaster out of Komaki Air Base, Japan, as Santa 99 approaches the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. OCD is a trilateral training mission designed to give C-130 crews from the U.S. Air Force, JASDF, and RAAF a chance t Stock Photo

RMRAENG0–Royal Australian Air Force SGT Karl Penny, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, discusses Low-Cost, Low-Altitude airdrops with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jietai) Tech. Sgt. Masaaki Hayakawa, 1st Tactical Airlift Wing, 401st Squadron C-130 Hercules loadmaster out of Komaki Air Base, Japan, as Santa 99 approaches the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. OCD is a trilateral training mission designed to give C-130 crews from the U.S. Air Force, JASDF, and RAAF a chance t

RMMT8A9C–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron combat systems operator flies as an observer on a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The development of dissimilar formation tactics, training and procedures enables greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

Royal Australian Air Force SGT Jaime Polzin, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, prepares a Low-Cost, Low-Altitude bundle to be airdropped to the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. OCD is a trilateral training mission designed to give C-130 crews from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jietai), and RAAF a chance to airdrop supplies on unsurveyed drop zones throughout the Pacific. Stock Photo

RMRAENG3–Royal Australian Air Force SGT Jaime Polzin, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, prepares a Low-Cost, Low-Altitude bundle to be airdropped to the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. OCD is a trilateral training mission designed to give C-130 crews from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku Jietai), and RAAF a chance to airdrop supplies on unsurveyed drop zones throughout the Pacific.

No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force aircrew and observers from the U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group prepare to board the RAAF C-130J Hercules prior to a bilateral interfly with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait) Stock Photo

RMMT8A9R–No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force aircrew and observers from the U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group prepare to board the RAAF C-130J Hercules prior to a bilateral interfly with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Stephen Manila, 37th Squadron Avionics Technician, sits next to a bundle on the ramp of a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules as it passes by a Micronesian island during the 66th Operations Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2017. OCD enhances humanitarian assistance and disaster relief crisis response capabilities between RAAF, U.S. and Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force) Airmen as it lays the foundation for regional cooperation expansion during real-world contingencies in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka) Stock Photo

RMMJMK67–Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Stephen Manila, 37th Squadron Avionics Technician, sits next to a bundle on the ramp of a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules as it passes by a Micronesian island during the 66th Operations Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2017. OCD enhances humanitarian assistance and disaster relief crisis response capabilities between RAAF, U.S. and Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force) Airmen as it lays the foundation for regional cooperation expansion during real-world contingencies in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal Stock Photo

RMKK8D5X–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

RMMDWTN8–Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Stephen Manila, 37th Squadron Avionics Technician, sits next to a bundle on the ramp of a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules as it passes by a Micronesian island during the 66th Operations Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2017. OCD enhances humanitarian assistance and disaster relief crisis response capabilities between RAAF, U.S. and Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force) Airmen as it lays the foundation for regional cooperation expansion during real-world contingencies in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II loadmasters sit on the ramp prior to take-off July 11, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. In addition to supporting the training operations for the U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, the air commandos from the 17th SOS supported the Australian Army’s 2nd Commando Regiments during Talisman Saber 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait) Stock Photo

RMMRYDXG–U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II loadmasters sit on the ramp prior to take-off July 11, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. In addition to supporting the training operations for the U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, the air commandos from the 17th SOS supported the Australian Army’s 2nd Commando Regiments during Talisman Saber 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Russel Withers, 37th Squadron pilot, adjusts the direction of the RAAF C-130J Super Hercules as it flies toward Micronesian islands during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. OCD is important because if a humanitarian aid or contingency operation in an unfamiliar area arises, the training and experience from this event improves the Air Force’s ability to drop bundles at a fast and efficient rate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka) Stock Photo

RMMJMK5B–Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Russel Withers, 37th Squadron pilot, adjusts the direction of the RAAF C-130J Super Hercules as it flies toward Micronesian islands during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. OCD is important because if a humanitarian aid or contingency operation in an unfamiliar area arises, the training and experience from this event improves the Air Force’s ability to drop bundles at a fast and efficient rate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMKK8D5F–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

RMMDWTM8–Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Russel Withers, 37th Squadron pilot, adjusts the direction of the RAAF C-130J Super Hercules as it flies toward Micronesian islands during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. OCD is important because if a humanitarian aid or contingency operation in an unfamiliar area arises, the training and experience from this event improves the Air Force’s ability to drop bundles at a fast and efficient rate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

A U.S Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape (SERE) instructor listens to the intelligence briefing provided by the 353rd Special Operations Group intelligence team July 9, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. With more than 33,000 U.S. and Australian personnel participating in Talisman Saber, there is a significant intelligence presence here than in other international exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait) Stock Photo

RMMRWN8H–A U.S Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape (SERE) instructor listens to the intelligence briefing provided by the 353rd Special Operations Group intelligence team July 9, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. With more than 33,000 U.S. and Australian personnel participating in Talisman Saber, there is a significant intelligence presence here than in other international exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Jessica Tait)

A U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 intelligence analyst points out locations on a map of Central Queensland in Australia to a U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron intelligence officer, as the analysts build the intelligence picture for the warfighting scenario of Talisman Saber 2017, July 10, 2017 at Rockhampton, Australia. Aside from service components working with the Australian military, the exercise also provided an opportunity for U.S. forces to integrate intelligence systems and share tactics, trainings and procedures with other U.S. services. (U.S. Air Force photo b Stock Photo

RMMRWN83–A U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 intelligence analyst points out locations on a map of Central Queensland in Australia to a U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron intelligence officer, as the analysts build the intelligence picture for the warfighting scenario of Talisman Saber 2017, July 10, 2017 at Rockhampton, Australia. Aside from service components working with the Australian military, the exercise also provided an opportunity for U.S. forces to integrate intelligence systems and share tactics, trainings and procedures with other U.S. services. (U.S. Air Force photo b

RMMK8XYT–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

RMKK8DKY–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

RMMK8XYR–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

RMKK8D63–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, lands at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

RMMK8XYM–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

Royal Australian Air Force LAC Jake Mahony, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules avionics technician out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, looks out over the atoll of Nukuoro, Federated States of Micronesia, prior to assisting the loadmasters with a Low-Cost, Low-Altitude airdrop during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. In its 67th year, OCD is the world’s longest running airdrop training mission, providing critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands, impacting approximately 20,000 people across 1.8 million square nautical miles of operating area. Stock Photo

RMRAENG7–Royal Australian Air Force LAC Jake Mahony, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules avionics technician out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, looks out over the atoll of Nukuoro, Federated States of Micronesia, prior to assisting the loadmasters with a Low-Cost, Low-Altitude airdrop during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. In its 67th year, OCD is the world’s longest running airdrop training mission, providing critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands, impacting approximately 20,000 people across 1.8 million square nautical miles of operating area.

RMMK8XYK–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

Royal Australian Air Force FLTLT Simon Mason, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, looks out at the horizon on Santa 99’s way to the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. Starting with the first airdrop to Kapingamarangi 67 years ago, OCD is the world’s longest running airdrop training mission, providing critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands and impacting approximately 20,000 people across 1.8 million square nautical miles of operating area. Stock Photo

RMRAENFT–Royal Australian Air Force FLTLT Simon Mason, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules pilot out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, looks out at the horizon on Santa 99’s way to the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. Starting with the first airdrop to Kapingamarangi 67 years ago, OCD is the world’s longest running airdrop training mission, providing critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands and impacting approximately 20,000 people across 1.8 million square nautical miles of operating area.

RMMK8XYY–A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to 37th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron, deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Nov. 27, 2017. The two B-1B Lancers are participating in RAAF-led exercise Lightning Focus. Lightning Focus is the largest international air forces exercise in Australia. Scheduled to run through Dec. 2, the exercise is intended to provide air-to-air training for pilots, weapons system officers and air battle managers, strengthening military-to-military relationships with our allies and partners. (Royal

Royal Australian Air Force Flight Sgt. Tim Broughill, 37th Squadron loadmaster, tightens straps to secure a bundle inside of a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 10, 2017. OCD volunteers built 120 bundles to provide about 20,000 islanders with food, educational material and other supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka) Stock Photo

RMMDWTK2–Royal Australian Air Force Flight Sgt. Tim Broughill, 37th Squadron loadmaster, tightens straps to secure a bundle inside of a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 10, 2017. OCD volunteers built 120 bundles to provide about 20,000 islanders with food, educational material and other supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

Royal Australian Air Force SGT Karl Penny, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, attaches RAAF stickers on the Low-Cost, Low-Altitude bundles prior to airdropping them to the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. Starting with the first airdrop to Kapingamarangi 67 years ago, OCD is the world’s longest running airdrop training mission, providing critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands and impacting approximately 20,000 people across 1.8 million square nautical miles of oper Stock Photo

RMRAENG4–Royal Australian Air Force SGT Karl Penny, 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, attaches RAAF stickers on the Low-Cost, Low-Altitude bundles prior to airdropping them to the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. Starting with the first airdrop to Kapingamarangi 67 years ago, OCD is the world’s longest running airdrop training mission, providing critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands and impacting approximately 20,000 people across 1.8 million square nautical miles of oper

RMMJMK4E–Royal Australian Air Force Flight Sgt. Tim Broughill, 37th Squadron loadmaster, tightens straps to secure a bundle inside of a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 10, 2017. OCD volunteers built 120 bundles to provide about 20,000 islanders with food, educational material and other supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

Royal Australian Air Force SGT Karl Penny, center right, and RAAF SGT Jaime Polzin, center left, both 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmasters out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, prepare a Low-Cost, Low-Altitude bundle to be airdropped to the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. Starting with the first airdrop to Kapingamarangi 67 years ago, OCD is the world’s longest running airdrop training mission, providing critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands and impacting approximately 20,000 people across 1.8 millio Stock Photo

RMRAENG8–Royal Australian Air Force SGT Karl Penny, center right, and RAAF SGT Jaime Polzin, center left, both 37th Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmasters out of RAAF Base Richmond, Australia, prepare a Low-Cost, Low-Altitude bundle to be airdropped to the atoll of Kapingamarangi, Federated States of Micronesia, during Operation Christmas Drop 2018, Dec. 13, 2018. Starting with the first airdrop to Kapingamarangi 67 years ago, OCD is the world’s longest running airdrop training mission, providing critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands and impacting approximately 20,000 people across 1.8 millio

Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Omar Rigo, 37th Squadron pilot, flies a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules toward Micronesian islands during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2017. Airmen will provide nearly 25 tons of critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands this year impacting about 20,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka) Stock Photo

RMMJMK65–Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Omar Rigo, 37th Squadron pilot, flies a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules toward Micronesian islands during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2017. Airmen will provide nearly 25 tons of critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands this year impacting about 20,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTFRT8–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops.

RMMDWTN0–Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lt. Omar Rigo, 37th Squadron pilot, flies a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Super Hercules toward Micronesian islands during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2017. Airmen will provide nearly 25 tons of critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands this year impacting about 20,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTFRT1–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops.

Royal Australian Air Force Warrant Officer Nicholas Stubbs-Race, 37th Squadron loadmaster, sits on bundles inside a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules as it flies toward Micronesian islands during the 66th Operations Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. Three bundles, which included food, supplies and educational material, were dropped by RAAF Airmen during this flight to multiple islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka) Stock Photo

RMMDWTMF–Royal Australian Air Force Warrant Officer Nicholas Stubbs-Race, 37th Squadron loadmaster, sits on bundles inside a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules as it flies toward Micronesian islands during the 66th Operations Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. Three bundles, which included food, supplies and educational material, were dropped by RAAF Airmen during this flight to multiple islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTFRT2–A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force pilot looks out the window of a RAAF C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017 over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops.

RMMJMK5G–Royal Australian Air Force Warrant Officer Nicholas Stubbs-Race, 37th Squadron loadmaster, sits on bundles inside a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules as it flies toward Micronesian islands during the 66th Operations Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. Three bundles, which included food, supplies and educational material, were dropped by RAAF Airmen during this flight to multiple islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTFRT4–A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force pilot looks out the window of a RAAF C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017 over Queensland, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provided the opportunity at further developing interoperability with counterparts from the RAAF through daily airborne operations to include low-level formation work, forward air refueling point, and personnel and cargo airdrops.

Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Stephen Manila, 37th Squadron Avionics Technician, watches a bundle depart a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules and fall toward a Micronesian island during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2017. Members of OCD built 120 bundles in order to provide essential supplies to people on 56 different Micronesian islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka) Stock Photo

RMMDWTP2–Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Stephen Manila, 37th Squadron Avionics Technician, watches a bundle depart a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules and fall toward a Micronesian island during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2017. Members of OCD built 120 bundles in order to provide essential supplies to people on 56 different Micronesian islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTFRT9–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The development of dissimilar formation tactics, training and procedures enables greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries.

RMMJMK76–Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman Stephen Manila, 37th Squadron Avionics Technician, watches a bundle depart a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules and fall toward a Micronesian island during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2017. Members of OCD built 120 bundles in order to provide essential supplies to people on 56 different Micronesian islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTFRTB–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries.

Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Karl Penny, 37th Squadron loadmaster, pushes out a bundle as Leading Aircraftman Stephen Manila, 37th Squadron Avionics Technician, looks on during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. OCD is the longest-running Department of Defense humanitarian airlift training operation and will provide nearly 25 tons of critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands this year impacting about 20,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka) Stock Photo

RMMJMK77–Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Karl Penny, 37th Squadron loadmaster, pushes out a bundle as Leading Aircraftman Stephen Manila, 37th Squadron Avionics Technician, looks on during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. OCD is the longest-running Department of Defense humanitarian airlift training operation and will provide nearly 25 tons of critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands this year impacting about 20,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTFRTA–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II flies in dissimilar formation with a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries.

Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Karl Penny, left, and Warrant Officer Nicholas Stubbs-Race, both 37th Squadron loadmasters, prepare to release a bundle during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. The aircrews airdropped food, supplies and educational materials to islanders throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau. These islands are some of the most remote locations on the globe spanning a distance nearly as broad as the continental US. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka) Stock Photo

RMMJMK78–Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Karl Penny, left, and Warrant Officer Nicholas Stubbs-Race, both 37th Squadron loadmasters, prepare to release a bundle during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. The aircrews airdropped food, supplies and educational materials to islanders throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau. These islands are some of the most remote locations on the globe spanning a distance nearly as broad as the continental US. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTFRT0–No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force loadmasters look out the back of a RAAF C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 demonstrate the strength of the alliance between the United States and Australia.

Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Liz Knauer, 37th Squadron supply technician, sits inside a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules as it flies toward Micronesian islands during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. Over the course of 10 days, members of OCD provide critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands, impacting about 20,000 people covering 1.8 million square nautical miles of operating area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka) Stock Photo

RMMDWTJX–Royal Australian Air Force Corporal Liz Knauer, 37th Squadron supply technician, sits inside a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules as it flies toward Micronesian islands during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. Over the course of 10 days, members of OCD provide critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands, impacting about 20,000 people covering 1.8 million square nautical miles of operating area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTFRT5–A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules flies over the Great Barrier Reef during a bilateral interfly with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries.

Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Karl Penny, a loadmaster with the 37th Squadron, left, and Corporal Liz Knauer, a supply technician with the 37th Squadron, watch as the parachute of a bundle opens up as it goes toward a Micronesian island during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. The aircrews airdropped food, supplies and educational materials to islanders throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau. These islands are some of the most remote locations on the globe spanning a distance nearly as broad as the conti Stock Photo

RMMJMK74–Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Karl Penny, a loadmaster with the 37th Squadron, left, and Corporal Liz Knauer, a supply technician with the 37th Squadron, watch as the parachute of a bundle opens up as it goes toward a Micronesian island during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. The aircrews airdropped food, supplies and educational materials to islanders throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau. These islands are some of the most remote locations on the globe spanning a distance nearly as broad as the conti

RMPTFRTD–A No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules flies over the Great Barrier Reef during a bilateral interfly with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. Executing airborne operations throughout Talisman Saber 2017, the dissimilar formation flight symbolized the strength of a partnership that has evolved over the years.

Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Karl Penny, 37th Squadron loadmaster, guides an Airman driving a cargo loader to the back of a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules prior to performing a training mission during the 66th Operations Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 10, 2017. Members of OCD built 120 bundles in order to provide essential supplies to people on 56 different Micronesian islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka) Stock Photo

RMMJMK49–Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Karl Penny, 37th Squadron loadmaster, guides an Airman driving a cargo loader to the back of a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules prior to performing a training mission during the 66th Operations Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 10, 2017. Members of OCD built 120 bundles in order to provide essential supplies to people on 56 different Micronesian islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTFRTE–No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force aircrew and observers from the U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group prepare to board the RAAF C-130J Hercules prior to a bilateral interfly with a U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II July 19, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. The bilateral training events performed during Talisman Saber 2017 enable greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries.

RMMDWTP3–Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Karl Penny, 37th Squadron loadmaster, pushes out a bundle as Leading Aircraftman Stephen Manila, 37th Squadron Avionics Technician, looks on during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. OCD is the longest-running Department of Defense humanitarian airlift training operation and will provide nearly 25 tons of critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands this year impacting about 20,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTFRT3–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron combat systems operator flies as an observer on a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The development of dissimilar formation tactics, training and procedures enables greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries.

RMMDWTP0–Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Karl Penny, a loadmaster with the 37th Squadron, left, and Corporal Liz Knauer, a supply technician with the 37th Squadron, watch as the parachute of a bundle opens up as it goes toward a Micronesian island during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. The aircrews airdropped food, supplies and educational materials to islanders throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau. These islands are some of the most remote locations on the globe spanning a distance nearly as broad as the conti

RMPTFRT7–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron combat systems operator flies as an observer on a No. 37 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force C-130J Hercules during a dissimilar formation flight with a U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II July 12, 2017, over Queensland, Australia. The development of dissimilar formation tactics, training and procedures enables greater interoperability between the U.S. and Australian militaries.

RMMDWTP4–Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Karl Penny, left, and Warrant Officer Nicholas Stubbs-Race, both 37th Squadron loadmasters, prepare to release a bundle during the 66th Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 10, 2017. The aircrews airdropped food, supplies and educational materials to islanders throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau. These islands are some of the most remote locations on the globe spanning a distance nearly as broad as the continental US. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTE6T5–U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II loadmasters sit on the ramp prior to take-off July 11, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. In addition to supporting the training operations for the U.S. Air Force 320th Special Tactics Squadron and U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, the air commandos from the 17th SOS supported the Australian Army’s 2nd Commando Regiments during Talisman Saber 2017.

RMMDWTJW–Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant Karl Penny, 37th Squadron loadmaster, guides an Airman driving a cargo loader to the back of a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules prior to performing a training mission during the 66th Operations Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 10, 2017. Members of OCD built 120 bundles in order to provide essential supplies to people on 56 different Micronesian islands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTD3M8–A U.S Air Force 353rd Special Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape (SERE) instructor listens to the intelligence briefing provided by the 353rd Special Operations Group intelligence team July 9, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. With more than 33,000 U.S. and Australian personnel participating in Talisman Saber, there is a significant intelligence presence here than in other international exercises.

Royal Australian Air Force Sgt. Karl Penny, 37th Squadron loadmaster, looks out the window of a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules to looks throughout the surrounding airspace to ensure no other aircraft are in the vicinity as it flies towards Micronesian islands during the 66th Operations Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2017. OCD is the longest-running Department of Defense humanitarian airlift training operation and will provide nearly 25 tons of critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands this year impacting about 20,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka) Stock Photo

RMMJMK5K–Royal Australian Air Force Sgt. Karl Penny, 37th Squadron loadmaster, looks out the window of a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules to looks throughout the surrounding airspace to ensure no other aircraft are in the vicinity as it flies towards Micronesian islands during the 66th Operations Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2017. OCD is the longest-running Department of Defense humanitarian airlift training operation and will provide nearly 25 tons of critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands this year impacting about 20,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

RMPTD3M1–A U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 intelligence analyst points out locations on a map of Central Queensland in Australia to a U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron intelligence officer, as the analysts build the intelligence picture for the warfighting scenario of Talisman Saber 2017, July 10, 2017 at Rockhampton, Australia. Aside from service components working with the Australian military, the exercise also provided an opportunity for U.S. forces to integrate intelligence systems and share tactics, trainings and procedures with other U.S. services.

RMMDWTMG–Royal Australian Air Force Sgt. Karl Penny, 37th Squadron loadmaster, looks out the window of a RAAF C-130J Super Hercules to looks throughout the surrounding airspace to ensure no other aircraft are in the vicinity as it flies towards Micronesian islands during the 66th Operations Christmas Drop Dec. 10, 2017. OCD is the longest-running Department of Defense humanitarian airlift training operation and will provide nearly 25 tons of critical supplies to 56 Micronesian islands this year impacting about 20,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Owsianka)

Royal Australian Air Force Sgt. Angus Shaw, 37th Squadron load master, left, talks with two 4th Sqn combat controllers aboard a 37th Sqn C-130J Hercules during Exercise COPE NORTH 2016 over Rota, Feb. 12, 2016. Exercise CN16 includes 22 total flying units and nearly 3,000 personnel from six countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable, and beneficial relationships within the Asia-Pacific region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks/Released) Stock Photo

RMPEX0A3–Royal Australian Air Force Sgt. Angus Shaw, 37th Squadron load master, left, talks with two 4th Sqn combat controllers aboard a 37th Sqn C-130J Hercules during Exercise COPE NORTH 2016 over Rota, Feb. 12, 2016. Exercise CN16 includes 22 total flying units and nearly 3,000 personnel from six countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable, and beneficial relationships within the Asia-Pacific region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)

A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron intelligence analyst provides the intel picture of the warfighting scenario to aircrew prior to air operations July 9, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provides the relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability. Stock Photo

RMPTD3M4–A U.S. Air Force 17th Special Operations Squadron intelligence analyst provides the intel picture of the warfighting scenario to aircrew prior to air operations July 9, 2017, at Rockhampton, Australia. Talisman Saber 2017 provides the relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability.

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