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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mike Morrison prepares North Pole native Santa Claus to be lowered to the ground from an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, on Dec. 1, 2012. Claus teamed up with the 56th Rescue Squadron to bring Christmas cheer to Hangar 7 where children were able to meet him and tell him what they wanted for Christmas.

Tech. Sgt. Morrison prepares Santa Claus to be lowered to the ground from an HH-60G Pave Hawk

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mike Morrison prepares North Pole native Santa Claus to be lowered to the ground from an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, on Dec. 1, 2012. Claus teamed up with the 56th Rescue Squadron to bring Christmas cheer to Hangar 7 where children were able to meet him and tell him what they wanted for Christmas.

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