Aircrew takes off for Operation Toy Drop Published Dec. 9, 2011 By Master Sgt. James Branch 94th Airlift Wing Public Affairs DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Dobbins C-130s loaded with 700th Airlift Squadron aircrew and members of the U.S. Army 382nd Combat Camera, East Point, Ga., took flight in route to Fort Bragg, N.C. in support of Operation Toy Drop, taking place tomorrow. The aircraft will join other C-130s from the 440th Airlift Wing, Pope Army Air field, N.C., 145 AW, Charlotte, N.C., 107 AW, Niagara, N.Y., and Casa 212, UH-60 Blackhawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters. Hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, Operation Toy Drop is a staple in the Fort Bragg community, and gives reserve and active components of the Army and Air Force the opportunity to combine efforts and give back to the families and communities that support them throughout the year. Approximately 4000 paratroopers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, 18th Airborne Corps and visiting paratroopers from 11 countries will parachute from Dobbins' and other aircraft and deliver new, unwrapped toys to be distributed to local children's homes and social service agencies. Last year, Dobbins provided airlift support and helped in distributing nearly 11,000 toys. This year's goal is to deliver over 20,000.
