Operation Santa Claus Alaska Air National Guard Maj. Jeff Boesche, left, and Capt. Cory Schaeffers prepare to land at Eielson Air Force Base during Operation Santa Claus, Nov. 22, 2022. Operation Santa Claus is the Alaska National Guard's yearly community relations and support program that provides gifts to children in remote communities across the state. More than a dozen helper elves transferred to two Alaska Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopters and delivered 650 pounds of gifts, backpacks, hygiene supplies and books to 65 children in Minto. SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.42 MB) Tags: Operation Santa Claus, Air National Guard Photo By: Army 1st Lt. Balinda ONeal VIRIN: 221122-Z-CA180-1031F.JPG Photo Gallery