Operation Toy Drop (OTD) 2025 recently concluded with the participation of KDF Jumpmasters and the Green Eagles Freefall Team from the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB). The 25th Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop was conducted at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, bringing together multinational airborne forces in a demonstration of operational excellence, partnership, and service.
Established in 1998 by then–Staff Sergeant Randy Oler, a U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) [USACAPOC(A)] Soldier, Operation Toy Drop began as a small airborne training event that combined proficiency training with community outreach. Over the years, it has grown into one of the largest multinational airborne operations in the world.
OTD 2025 was coordinated by USACAPOC(A) as a large-scale collective airborne training exercise. The expanded, week-long operation focused on joint-force and partner-nation interoperability, airborne standardization and validation, and meaningful community engagement.
The exercise was conducted in two phases. The first phase involved Jump master training and validation, followed by the second phase, Jump Week. These activities provided valuable opportunities for professional exchange, skills enhancement, and capacity building among participating forces.
Throughout the operation, the Kenyan contingent demonstrated exceptional airborne proficiency, discipline, and professionalism, reinforcing Kenya’s reputation as a dependable and trusted partner in multinational operational environments.
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