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irmen around the world have extended the holiday spirit, providing needed supplies, toys, and their time. The 55th annual Operation Christmas Drop—spearheaded by Andersen AFB, Guam with airlift assistance from Yokota AB, Japan—delivered 18.5 tons of supplies and gifts over a five-day period to islands in the Pacific. Air Force Reservists with the 419th Fighter Wing at Hill AFB, Utah, hosted a Christmas party for students with special needs at an area school, continuing an 18-year tradition.
The rate of building B-21 bombers would speed up if the fiscal 2026 defense budget passes. But it remains unclear how much capacity would be added, and whether the Air Force would simply build the bombers faster, or buy more.
