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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Santa Claus flies in an aircraft with three soldiers in uniform.

Santa's Sleigh

The 144th Airlift Squadron’s favorite passenger, Santa Claus, and his helper elves gaze out the window of a 176th Wing C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on his way to deliver tidings of good cheer to the children of Scammon Bay during Operation Santa Claus Nov. 16, 2022.

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