Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop

The international community relations operation, is designed to collect toys for children of military families on both Fort Bragg and Pope Air Force Base as well as those in surrounding communities. Sponsored by the with assistance from the XVIII Airborne Corps and the 43rd Airlift Wing, local military units are conducting airborne operations during the two-week period of Operation Toy Drop includes parachute jumps supported by U.S. Army Special Operations Command units.
Past allied nation participation has included Ireland, England, Canada, Romania, Mexico, Poland, and Venezuela. Each year, these countries have an opportunity to attend, but may not be available due to previous conflicts.
History
In 2004, Operation Toy Drop was officially renamed the Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop in memory of the project’s founder, Sgt. 1st Class Randy Oler, former USACAPOC, HHC, first sergeant, who died in April of the same year while performing jumpmaster duties.
Oler started Toy Drop in 1998 and led the event every year with plans committed to his memory. His dream is executed today by a large and diverse team from over 10 Army, Air Force and international military units.

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