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Santa Claus gives presents to two children from large red bags.

Operation Santa Drop

Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Clause delivers presents to children as part of Operation Santa Drop at the Camp Shelby Joint Training Center in Hattiesburg, Miss., Nov. 10, 2022. Operation Santa Drop provides gifts to military children via parachute in support of the Toys for Tots 75th anniversary.

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