Federated States of Micronesia–United States relations The Federated States of Micronesia declines to host the annual Operation Christmas Drop with the U.S. Air Force out of COVID-19 concerns. The annual operation, which delivers food and other humanitarian aid to Pacific islanders, has been cancelled by Micronesian President David W. Panuelo, who cited the virus threat. Federated States of Micronesia opts out of annual US military humanitarian mission due to Covid-19 concerns © RNZ Sources: RNZ