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Children in holiday garb hold out their hands to touch fake snow falling outside.

Magic of the Season

Children play with artificial snow during a tree-lighting ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Dec. 4, 2022. The event, in its 10th year, gives service members and their families an opportunity to come together to celebrate the holiday season.

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Tags: Military Families, Marine Corps, military children, Prioritizing People
Credit: Marine Corps Cpl. Alexis Sanchez VIRIN: 221204-M-SU940-1247Y.JPG

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