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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Kids run on a flightline toward Santa and two elves waiting to greet them.

Thunderkids' Surprise

Santa Claus pays a surprise visit to family members of the Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s air demonstration squadron, during the team’s holiday party at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 15, 2018.

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