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Soldier prepares to fist-bump with a child.

Holiday Fist Bump

Alaska Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Eddie Jones shares holiday cheer with local children during Operation Santa Claus in Scammon Bay, Nov. 16, 2022.

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Tags: alaska national guard, christmas, Alaska Army National Guard, Operation Christmas Drop, national guard
Credit: Alaska National Guard 1st Lt. Balinda ONeal VIRIN: 221116-Z-CA180-0061Y.JPG

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