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Yes, the public is invited to attend this unique event just outside Fort Bragg.

 

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What is Toy Drop?

Operation Toy Drop is a philanthropic project where Soldiers individually contribute new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to local children's homes and social service agencies. Despite the project's name, these toys are not "dropped" anywhere except into the arms of deserving children throughout...

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Toy Drop, in words

Read the entire six part series written by the award winning USACAPOC(A) Public Affairs team.

 

Part 1: Behind the scenes

Part 2: Rigging up

Part 3: Parachutes & Calculus

Part 4: Ground Control

Part 5: A Toy's story

Part 6: More than just wings

 

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"The Originals"

Randy Oler, like every great leader, knew he couldn’t accomplish any mission by himself. With the help of his friends he was able to see his dream become reality. Over the years they have continued Randy’s legacy. Read their stories, their roles in toy drop, and what Randy showed them about themselves.

 

Randy Oler

Scotty Murray

Becki Caldwell

Harris Luther

Willie Wellbrook

 

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Toy Drop Delivers

“It’s a special thing for me especially because I spent the first couple years of my life in the children’s hospital in Philadelphia. So to come in here and...

 
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A child in San Anotino smiles while wearing an Army Combat Helmet during an Operation Toy Drop delivery on December 3, 2011 (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. April Evaro) 341st arrives with toys

“I was happy to participate because I wanted to give back to the local community and military families. Toy Drop helps to alleviate some of the stress of the holidays ...

 
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Paratroopers exit C-130s over Sicily Drop zone during Operation Toy Drop on December 10, 2011. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres)OTD Part 6: More then just wings

“You have to prepare for Toy Drop differently versus a normal airborne operation, because of how large the operation actually is,” explained Staff Sgt. Michael Sharp

 
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A Barbie toy sits next to a paratroopers boots ready to be donated during Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C. on December 9, 2011 (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres) OTD Part 5: A toy's story

Follow one of the thousands of Paratroopers who is making this holiday season one to remember.

 
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Riggers from the 824th Quartmaster Company check a parachute which will be used during Operation Toy Drop (U.S. Army photo by staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres)OTD Part 4: Rigging up

“You have to prepare for Toy Drop differently versus a normal airborne operation, because of how large the operation actually is,” explained Staff Sgt. Michael Sharp

 
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Teens from NCSSM hold up an Operation Toy Drop banner during a toy drive in Durham, NCOTD Part 3: Parachutes to Calculus

While most teenagers are worried about what they're getting for Christmas, a small but growing number of them are becoming more interested in the kids who might not be getting any toys this year.

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Master Sgt. James McCloskey during a Toy Drop planning meeting.OTD Part 2: Ground Control

Planning a big event such as the Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop takes patience, time, and well thought-out collaborations throughout the world...

 

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Randy Oler performs a Jump Master Personel Inspectionduring Operation Toy Drop seven

OTD Part 1: Behind the scenes

The first Operation Toy Drop, with the help of Marine pilots, was very small and collected a small amount of toys. In the years to follow, the operation continued to grow...

 

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A paratrooper decends onto Sicily drop zone at OTD 10A dream turned into reality

Masterminded by then-Staff Sgt. Randy Oler in 1998, Operation Toy Drop started as a relatively small-time success backed by some big-time coordination.e...

 
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A little girl holds up a German Airborne badge at Operation Toy Drop IXA Fort Bragg Tradition

A staple to the Fort Bragg holiday season, Operation Toy Drop is an opportunity for reserve and active components of the Army and Air Force to combine efforts and give...

 
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A stack of toys donated thanks to the support of the Fayetteville FireAntz.Fayetteville FireAntz support OTD

The Fayetteville FireAntz will host their second annual Operation Toy Drop Night, December 6th at 730pm...

 
 
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