The effort grew from there into a major annual training exercise.
The parachute is said to be the most important item on the bundle.
Islanders use it for a variety of applications, from roofing their houses to covering their canoes.
We continue to do this to help improve the quality of life of the islanders.
Photo credit: U.S. Air Force/Staff Sgt.
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C-130, on December 18, 2012.
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Sources:Wikipedia/Airlift Magazine/USA Today/US Embassy, Japan
