Swimming Santa Santa Claus, commanding officer of Holiday Cheer, Northpolecom, conducts basic swim qualifications at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2017. Claus and all operational reindeer must pass the qualifications every two years to maintain their water survival skills. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Evan Ahlin SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (1.49 MB) Photo By: Gunnery Sgt. Evan Ahlin VIRIN: 171219-M-WU599-023C.JPG Photo Gallery