Winter, december through the virus killed 24,000 people on average. last year, 52,000 people died of flu, and resulting pneumonia. the u.s. army records the largest air force operation over fort brag in north carolina, dropping thousands of soldiers from planes is part of a campaign to bring needy toys to kids. it s called operation toy drop. this is the 17th year. soldierses donate toys to get a chance to jump without equipment. it s a popular event but a paratroopers from other countries lead the jump which allows u.s. troops to earn their foreign jump wings. our first soldier, made sure he got an opportunity in a foreign wing. he was here yesterday at 2:45 in the afternoon, and with a sleeping bag and his backpack, and he actually slept outside overnight because he didn t want