Capt. Darshan Subramanian, a pilot signed to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, conducts pre-flight checks on a C-130 Hercules aircraft before an airdrop mission supporting Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 11, 2013. This year marks the 62nd year of Operation Christmas Drop, which began in 1952, making it the world's longest running airdrop mission. Every December, C-130 Hercules crews from the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, partner with the 36th Wing at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to airlift food, supplies and toys to islanders throughout Micronesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Jake Bailey/Released)
<br>Unit: 374th Airlift Wing
2nd Lt. Jacob Bailey
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