U.S. Air Force Maj. John Chrampanis, left, a C-130 Hercules aircraft commander with the 36th Airlift Squadron (AS), discusses flight plans with Capt. Michael Kelly, a pilot with the 36th AS, during an Operation 131211-F-NA975-127

U.S. Air Force Maj. John Chrampanis, left, a C-130 Hercules aircraft commander with the 36th Airlift Squadron (AS), discusses flight plans with Capt. Michael Kelly, a pilot with the 36th AS, during an Operation Christmas Drop mission over the Pacific Ocean Dec. 11, 2013. Operation Christmas Drop has been an Air Force tradition since 1952, delivering presents, food and clothing to about 30,000 people on more than 50 islands scattered across Micronesia each year.