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Operation Santa Claus

Nov. 25, 2022 |DOD News
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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. In partnership with the Salvation Army, the program delivered 1,780 pounds of gifts, backpacks, hygiene supplies and books to 325 children in Scammon Bay, Alaska.

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Soldiers in uniform unload boxes from an aircraft.
Santa Claus looks on from inside a military aircraft.
Soldier in uniform is seen carrying boxes away from a helicopter.
Santa and Mrs. Claus are seen smiling as he holds a baby.
Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus are seated, smiling and holding a baby.
Santa and Mrs. Claus are face a group of children as soldiers stand onstage behind the couple.
Soldier prepares to fist-bump with a child.
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