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Members of Team Robins jingled all the way to the Heritage

Members of Team Robins jingled all the way to the Heritage

Members of Team Robins jingled all the way to the Heritage Club, December 8, 2018 to have breakfast with Santa Claus. The event was sponsored by the 78th Force Support Squadron and included breakfast and a chan... More

Shop with a Cop - U.S. Coast guard photo

Shop with a Cop - U.S. Coast guard photo

KODIAK, Alaska - Lynn Stiles, an Evansville, Ind., native, asks an Ouzinkie, Alaska, child which stocking hat she would like Dec. 7, 2009, at the local school during the annual Santa to the villages provided by... More

Santa Claus gives a present to a child inside the Youth

Santa Claus gives a present to a child inside the Youth

Santa Claus gives a present to a child inside the Youth & Family Services Child Development Center in Rapid City, S.D., Dec. 19, 2017. Ellsworth Airmen have participated in the toy drive for 11 consecutive year... More

Marines with Delta Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marines,

Marines with Delta Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marines,

Marines with Delta Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marines, performs a Sword Arch during the Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Outlet Shoppes El Paso, Texas, Nov. 18, 2010. These Marines volunteered to participate in ... More

US Army (USA) STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Mike Flynn, (dressed as Santa Clause), a Crew CHIEF/Supply Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) assigned to the 1-171st Aviation, exits a USA UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter after arriving to pass out gifts to the children in the Kurdish city of Irbil, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Mike Flynn, (dressed as Santa Claus...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Irbil Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SMSGT David Mccarthy, USAF Release Status: Released to ... More

Satsuki Ashitomi eagerly waits for a piece of cake

Satsuki Ashitomi eagerly waits for a piece of cake

Satsuki Ashitomi eagerly waits for a piece of cake Dec. 19 at the Kin Town Social Welfare Center, Okinawa, Japan. Marines organized a toy drive through the Kin Town Single Parent Association to give back to the... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rob Theiler, a liquid fuels craftsman deployed to the 320th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), dressed as Santa Clause, passes out candy canes to bring a Christmas spirit to the tent city at a forward-deployed location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rob Theiler, a liquid fuels ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) John Pickard, Disaster Preparedness Assistant, Virginia Air National Guard (VAANG), 203rd RED HORSE (Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers) Flight, plays Santa Clause for Guardsmen and their children at a Welcome Home party for members returning from six month deployment to Iraq

US Air Force (USAF) MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) John Pickard, Disaster Prep...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Byrd Field State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: SRA Michele G. Mis... More

Santa Claus waves to the public during the Tree Lighting

Santa Claus waves to the public during the Tree Lighting

Santa Claus waves to the public during the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Nov. 18, 2010, at the Outlet Shoppes El Paso, Texas. He arrived in a Humvee.

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, pose for a photo with Santa Clause during a United Service Organizations (USO) holida... More

A Letter to St. Nicholas - Public domain dedication image

A Letter to St. Nicholas - Public domain dedication image

This illustration entitled, "A Letter to St. Nicholas", by cartoonist Clifford Berryman, which appeared in the Washington Evening Star on December 18, 1914, depicts former President Theodore Roosevelt writing a... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rob Theiler, a liquid fuels craftsman deployed to the 320th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), dressed as Santa Clause, passes out candy canes to bring a Christmas spirit to the tent city at a forward-deployed location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rob Theiler, a liquid fuels ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A man waves to the crowd while riding in the Beaufort

A man waves to the crowd while riding in the Beaufort

A man waves to the crowd while riding in the Beaufort Christmas Parade Dec. 6. The parade consisted of Christmas themed floats, local businesses and private vehicles driven by Beaufort residents.

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, pose for a photo with United Service Organizations employees during a USO holiday tou... More

Santa Clause (CAPT. Mike d'Albertis, 605th Military Airlift Support Squadron) and STAFF SGT. Tony Thompson, loadmaster with the 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron, watch as a Christmas Drop container is parachuted toward its destination. The annual airdrop is a humanitarian effort providing aid to needy islanders throughout Micronesia during the holiday season

Santa Clause (CAPT. Mike d'Albertis, 605th Military Airlift Support Sq...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: CHRISTMAS DROP Country: Micronesia Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. James Ferguson Release Status: Released to Public Combin... More

Seymour Johnson families attend the 4th Force Support

Seymour Johnson families attend the 4th Force Support

Seymour Johnson families attend the 4th Force Support Squadrons Children’s Holiday Party, Dec. 7, 2019, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. The event offered meeting Santa Claus, cookie decorating, face pai... More

Corporal Jacob Martinez, left, and Cpl. Albert Perez

Corporal Jacob Martinez, left, and Cpl. Albert Perez

Corporal Jacob Martinez, left, and Cpl. Albert Perez III, both administration specialists, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, serve themselves food during the unit's holiday party at the San Diego Botanical Garden... More

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts a tree lighting ceremony on Camp Pendleton Calif., Nov. 19, 2016. The annual event is sponsored by the Marine Corps Exchange that provides carnival games, ve... More

Santa Clause paid members of the 148th Fighter Wing (FW), Minnesota Air National Guard (ANG), a special visit during Operation NOBEL EAGLE

Santa Clause paid members of the 148th Fighter Wing (FW), Minnesota Ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE 2001 Base: Duluth State: Minnesota (MN) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG ... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rob Theiler, a liquid fuels craftsman deployed to the 320th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), dressed as Santa Clause, passes out candy canes to bring a Christmas spirit to the tent city at a forward-deployed location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Rob Theiler, a liquid fuels ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Matthew Hannen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Marines, sailors and their families listen to Lt. Col.

Marines, sailors and their families listen to Lt. Col.

Marines, sailors and their families listen to Lt. Col. John R. O'Neal, commanding officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during the unit's holiday party at the San Diego Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, Calif.... More

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Aircraft Rescue and

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Aircraft Rescue and

Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) participated in Operation Santa Claus to hand out toys to the MCAS Miramar community at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Dec. 21. The Provost Marsha... More

Christmas Illustration

Christmas Illustration

As it nears the end of a full year, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point wishes its hardworking Marines, Sailors, civilians and their families a safe and delightful holiday filled with cheer. Merry Christmas! ... More

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts a tree lighting ceremony on Camp Pendleton Calif., Nov. 19, 2016. The annual event is sponsored by the Marine Corps Exchange that provides carnival games, ve... More

A child sits with Santa Claus during the 15th Marine

A child sits with Santa Claus during the 15th Marine

A child sits with Santa Claus during the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's holiday party at the San Diego Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, Calif., Dec. 6. During the party, families enjoyed food, Santa and an ugl... More

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts a tree lighting ceremony on Camp Pendleton Calif., Nov. 19, 2016. The annual event is sponsored by the Marine Corps Exchange that provides carnival games, ve... More

Santa Clause (CPT Mike D'Albertis, 605th Military Airlift Support Squadron) and SSGT Tony Thompson, loadmaster with the 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron, watch as a Christmas Drop container is parachuted toward its destination. The annual airdrop is a humanitarian airdrop effort providing aid to needy islanders throughout Micronesia during the holiday season

Santa Clause (CPT Mike D'Albertis, 605th Military Airlift Support Squa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Micronesia Scene Camera Operator: TSGT James Ferguson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

American Red Cross - Miscellaneous - Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N.J. Santa Clause beginning his annual visit

American Red Cross - Miscellaneous - Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N.J. Santa...

Photographer: Underwood & Underwood American Red Cross - Miscellaneous Public domain photograph of World War One military equipment, vehicle, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Zachary Brittain decorates a cookie at the 4th Force

Zachary Brittain decorates a cookie at the 4th Force

Zachary Brittain decorates a cookie at the 4th Force Support Squadron Children’s Holiday Party, Dec. 7, 2019, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. The event also had stations to make reindeer food and hot choco... More

Children open up their new toys Dec. 19 at the Kin

Children open up their new toys Dec. 19 at the Kin

Children open up their new toys Dec. 19 at the Kin Town Social Welfare Center, Okinawa, Japan. Marines organized a toy drive through the Kin Town Single Parent Association to give back to their community by han... More

First Lady Michelle Obama high fives a volunteer at

First Lady Michelle Obama high fives a volunteer at

First Lady Michelle Obama high fives a volunteer at a Toys for Tots event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., Dec. 7, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 and p... More

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, pose for a photo with Santa Clause during a United Service Organizations (USO) holida... More

Santa (a Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak aviator) gives

Santa (a Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak aviator) gives

Santa (a Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak aviator) gives the thumbs up sign, Dec. 15, 2020, while participating in the annual Santa to the Villages tradition of delivering presents to students and families living... More

Disney stars make an appearance at a Toys for Tots

Disney stars make an appearance at a Toys for Tots

Disney stars make an appearance at a Toys for Tots event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., Dec. 7, 2016. The Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program was created in 1947 and provides new, unwr... More

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Killea, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, poses for a picture after a tree lighting ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov.... More

Cpl. Alexander Yanez, military police officer with

Cpl. Alexander Yanez, military police officer with

Cpl. Alexander Yanez, military police officer with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Provost Marshal Office(PMO), suited up as Santa Claus to greet and interact with the families of the MCAS Miramar communi... More

Lady, the Yorkie, waits her turn to pose for a photo

Lady, the Yorkie, waits her turn to pose for a photo

Lady, the Yorkie, waits her turn to pose for a photo with Santa Clause as her owners, Jasmine Leon and David Martinez fit her in a festive costume Dec. 15, 2017, at the Fort Stewart Veterinary Treatment Facilit... More

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Santa Clause fire down range during a United Service Organizations (USO) holiday ... More

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts a tree lighting ceremony on Camp Pendleton Calif., Nov. 19, 2016. The annual event is sponsored by the Marine Corps Exchange that provides carnival games, ve... More

Marines and families of the 15th Marine Expeditionary

Marines and families of the 15th Marine Expeditionary

Marines and families of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit ride on a train during the unit's holiday party at the San Diego Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, Calif., Dec. 6. During the party, families enjoyed foo... More

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, pose for a group photo with United Service Organizations (USO) employees during a USO... More

A family holds bags of gifts and treats given to them

A family holds bags of gifts and treats given to them

A family holds bags of gifts and treats given to them by Santa (a Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak aviator) and distributed by the local Chiniak school district personnel during the annual Santa to the Villages e... More

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, dressed as Santa Clause, fires an M4 down range during a United Service Organization... More

Santa Claus and Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs prepare

Santa Claus and Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs prepare

Santa Claus and Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs prepare for a live interview with Fox and Friends during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fo... More

Lance Cpl. Julio Rodriguez, field wireman, 15th Marine

Lance Cpl. Julio Rodriguez, field wireman, 15th Marine

Lance Cpl. Julio Rodriguez, field wireman, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and his date Jenny Caballero, listen to Lt. Col. John R. O'Neal, commanding officer, 15th MEU, during the unit's holiday party at the S... More

A Chiniak student holds gifts in a red bag during the

A Chiniak student holds gifts in a red bag during the

A Chiniak student holds gifts in a red bag during the annual Santa to the Villages event in Chiniak, Alaska, Dec. 10, 2020. Every December, Coast Guard helicopters carry teams of Santas and elves to seven commu... More

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, receives a holiday gift bag from Santa Clause during a United Service Organizations ... More

Col. John Creel, 39th Air Base Wing commander, addresses

Col. John Creel, 39th Air Base Wing commander, addresses

Col. John Creel, 39th Air Base Wing commander, addresses the attendees of the holiday parade Dec. 23, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The purpose of the parade was to spread holiday cheer to the residence o... More

Children in attendance at the Headquarters Support

Children in attendance at the Headquarters Support

Children in attendance at the Headquarters Support Company, 7th Infantry Division holiday party Dec. 13 pose with Santa Claus while others wait patiently to whisper their wishes in his ear.

Children wave from a Noah’s Ark themed float during

Children wave from a Noah’s Ark themed float during

Children wave from a Noah’s Ark themed float during the Beaufort Christmas Parade Dec. 6. The Christmas parade is one of the many celebrations and events that have occurred throughout the area to celebrate the ... More

Yuga Matayoshi smiles before receiving presents Dec.

Yuga Matayoshi smiles before receiving presents Dec.

Yuga Matayoshi smiles before receiving presents Dec. 19 at the Kin Town Social Welfare Center, Okinawa, Japan. The kids received gifts and cake from Marines during a toy drive organized through the Kin Town Sin... More

Sergeant Kenton A. Williams, motor transportation chief,

Sergeant Kenton A. Williams, motor transportation chief,

Sergeant Kenton A. Williams, motor transportation chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, poses for a photo with his daughter during the unit's holiday party at the San Diego Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, Cali... More

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and Santa Clause fire down range during a United Service Organizations (USO) holiday ... More

Cpl. Zachariah Mercer hands a present to a child Dec.

Cpl. Zachariah Mercer hands a present to a child Dec.

Cpl. Zachariah Mercer hands a present to a child Dec. 19 at the Kin Town Social Welfare Center, Okinawa, Japan. Marines organized a toy drive through the Kin Town Single Parent Association to give back to their... More

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, and an airman with the 86th Airlift Wing pose for a photo with United Service Organiz... More

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts a tree lighting ceremony on Camp Pendleton Calif., Nov. 19, 2016. The annual event is sponsored by the Marine Corps Exchange that provides carnival games, ve... More

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, pose for a photo with United Service Organizations (USO) employees during a USO holid... More

Members of Team Robins jingled all the way to the Heritage

Members of Team Robins jingled all the way to the Heritage

Members of Team Robins jingled all the way to the Heritage Club, December 8, 2018 to have breakfast with Santa Claus. The event was sponsored by the 78th Force Support Squadron and included breakfast and a chan... More

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, receive holiday items during a United Service Organizations holiday tour at Morón Air... More

Jim Reynolds, 39th Air Base Wing Airman and Family

Jim Reynolds, 39th Air Base Wing Airman and Family

Jim Reynolds, 39th Air Base Wing Airman and Family Readiness Center coordinator and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Ginter, 39th Mission Support Group superintendent, parades through Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Dec. 23,... More

161203-N-EC644-136 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 3, 2016)  Petty

161203-N-EC644-136 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 3, 2016) Petty

161203-N-EC644-136 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 3, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class Donald McDowell, assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa, from Williston, N.D., left, hands out Christmas gifts to local citizens during a ... More

Two Airmen show off their decorated bicycle for the

Two Airmen show off their decorated bicycle for the

Two Airmen show off their decorated bicycle for the holiday parade at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, December 23, 2020. Airmen from across base had the opportunity to showcase their holiday decorating skills and be... More

Sgt. India Mainville, noncommissioned officer in charge

Sgt. India Mainville, noncommissioned officer in charge

Sgt. India Mainville, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Fort Stewart Veterinary Treatment Facility helps Jasmine Leon, left, and David Martinez sign their Yorkie, Lady, up for a photo with Santa Claus at... More

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts a tree lighting ceremony on Camp Pendleton Calif., Nov. 19, 2016. The annual event is sponsored by the Marine Corps Exchange that provides carnival games, ve... More

Santa Claus and Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs prepare

Santa Claus and Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs prepare

Santa Claus and Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs prepare for a live interview with Fox and Friends during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fo... More

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts a tree lighting ceremony on Camp Pendleton Calif., Nov. 19, 2016. The annual event is sponsored by the Marine Corps Exchange that provides carnival games, ve... More

‘Gunny Clause’ rides his sleigh during the Beaufort

‘Gunny Clause’ rides his sleigh during the Beaufort

‘Gunny Clause’ rides his sleigh during the Beaufort Christmas Parade Dec. 6. Numerous Christmas themed floats from local businesses and private vehicles driven by Beaufort residents participated in the parade.

Members of Team Robins jingled all the way to the Heritage

Members of Team Robins jingled all the way to the Heritage

Members of Team Robins jingled all the way to the Heritage Club, December 8, 2018 to have breakfast with Santa Claus. The event was sponsored by the 78th Force Support Squadron and included breakfast and a chan... More

Two children from a remote Alaskan village pose for

Two children from a remote Alaskan village pose for

Two children from a remote Alaskan village pose for a photo with Santa's helicopter staged in the background, Dec. 20, 2020. Santa to the Villages has been part of Base Kodiak’s holiday tradition since 1974 whe... More

Students and educators from Chiniak School wave to

Students and educators from Chiniak School wave to

Students and educators from Chiniak School wave to Santa while he flies with a Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, Dec. 10, 2020. Santa to the Villages has been part of Ba... More

Gunnery Sgt. Treneil Smith, logistics chief, 15th Marine

Gunnery Sgt. Treneil Smith, logistics chief, 15th Marine

Gunnery Sgt. Treneil Smith, logistics chief, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, picks a gift card during the unit's holiday party at the San Diego Botanical Gardens in Encinitas, Calif., Dec. 6. During the party, ... More

Christmas presents at local school

Christmas presents at local school

KODIAK, Alaska - Nell Leaming, a Portsmouth, N.H., native, visits with an Ouzinkie, Alaska, child about her Christmas presents provided by Santa Clause at the local school Dec. 7, 2009, during the annual Santa ... More

Children from a remote Alaskan village hold a thank

Children from a remote Alaskan village hold a thank

Children from a remote Alaskan village hold a thank you sign for Santa, who still managed to safely deliver presents to the students and families during Dec. 2020 and amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Santa to the ... More

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts

Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton hosts a tree lighting ceremony on Camp Pendleton Calif., Nov. 19, 2016. The annual event is sponsored by the Marine Corps Exchange that provides carnival games, ve... More

Children carry wreaths during the Beaufort Christmas

Children carry wreaths during the Beaufort Christmas

Children carry wreaths during the Beaufort Christmas Parade Dec. 6. The parade was open to the public and all residents were invited to participate.

Brigadier Gen. Carl E. Mundy, deputy commanding general,

Brigadier Gen. Carl E. Mundy, deputy commanding general,

Brigadier Gen. Carl E. Mundy, deputy commanding general, I Marine Expeditionary Force, draws a winning ticket for Nori Jackson, family readiness officer, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, during the 15th MEU's ho... More

Santa Claus and Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs prepare

Santa Claus and Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs prepare

Santa Claus and Maj. Gen. Jeffrey A. Jacobs prepare for a live interview with Fox and Friends during Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) at Fo... More

Lance Cpl. Tony McCandless, right, hands out cake to

Lance Cpl. Tony McCandless, right, hands out cake to

Lance Cpl. Tony McCandless, right, hands out cake to kids Dec. 19 at the Kin Town Social Welfare Center, Okinawa, Japan. Marines organized a toy drive through the Kin Town Single Parent Association to give back... More

Children ask Santa questions inside the Youth & Family

Children ask Santa questions inside the Youth & Family

Children ask Santa questions inside the Youth & Family Services Child Development Center, in Rapid City, S.D., Dec. 19, 2017. Coordination between the YFS and 28th Operations Group began months in advance to en... More

Beaufort residents wave to the crowd during the Beaufort

Beaufort residents wave to the crowd during the Beaufort

Beaufort residents wave to the crowd during the Beaufort Christmas Parade Dec. 6. Their float is sponsored by the Beaufort Water Festival, one of the many events held in the area during the summer months.

Members of Team Robins jingled all the way to the Heritage

Members of Team Robins jingled all the way to the Heritage

Members of Team Robins jingled all the way to the Heritage Club, December 8, 2018 to have breakfast with Santa Claus. The event was sponsored by the 78th Force Support Squadron and included breakfast and a chan... More

Payton the dog sits on Santa Claus's lap at the Fort

Payton the dog sits on Santa Claus's lap at the Fort

Payton the dog sits on Santa Claus's lap at the Fort Stewart Veteranary Treatment Facility Dec. 15, 2017, for a photo per request of his owner, Steven Boone, retired Army Soldier. The photo session with Santa C... More

Satsuki Ashitomi plays with her new doll Dec. 19 at

Satsuki Ashitomi plays with her new doll Dec. 19 at

Satsuki Ashitomi plays with her new doll Dec. 19 at the Kin Town Social Welfare Center, Okinawa, Japan. Marines organized a toy drive through the Kin Town Single Parent Association to give back to their communi... More

Jasmine Leon and David Martinez pose with their Yorkie,

Jasmine Leon and David Martinez pose with their Yorkie,

Jasmine Leon and David Martinez pose with their Yorkie, Lady for a photo with Santa Claus at the Fort Stewart Veterinary Treatment Facility Dec. 15, 2017, at Fort Stewart, Ga. Pets could get their photo with Sa... More

A Marine hands out cake to children Dec. 19 at the

A Marine hands out cake to children Dec. 19 at the

A Marine hands out cake to children Dec. 19 at the Kin Town Social Welfare Center, Okinawa, Japan. Marines organized a toy drive through the Kin Town Single Parent Association to give back to their community by... More

Mr. and Mrs. Claus admire the UH-60 sleigh to take

Mr. and Mrs. Claus admire the UH-60 sleigh to take

Mr. and Mrs. Claus admire the UH-60 sleigh to take them to the Sicily Drop Zone, Dec. 10, in part of the 14th Annual Randy Oler Operation Toy Drop, hosted by the U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operatio... More

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band marches

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band marches

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band marches down town in the Beaufort Christmas Parade Dec. 6. Service members from the Tri-command were present to show their support and get into the holiday spirit.

Team Seymour volunteers help children make letters

Team Seymour volunteers help children make letters

Team Seymour volunteers help children make letters to Santa Claus at the 4th Force Support Squadrons Children’s Holiday Party, Dec. 7, 2019, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Children placed their letters... More

Cpl. Alexander Yanez, military police officer with

Cpl. Alexander Yanez, military police officer with

Cpl. Alexander Yanez, military police officer with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Provost Marshal Office(PMO), suited up as Santa Claus and handed out gifts to kids and families of the MCAS Miramar commu... More

Captain Johanna Ciezczak, left, force protection officer,

Captain Johanna Ciezczak, left, force protection officer,

Captain Johanna Ciezczak, left, force protection officer, and Sgt. Spencer Garvin, data network specialist, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, show off their sweaters during the unit's holiday party ... More

Members of Team Seymour watch as Santa Claus arrives

Members of Team Seymour watch as Santa Claus arrives

Members of Team Seymour watch as Santa Claus arrives by F-15E Strike Eagle at the 4th Force Support Squadron Children’s Holiday Party, Dec. 7, 2019, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. Children greeted Santa C... More

Members of Team Seymour ride on a train at the 4th

Members of Team Seymour ride on a train at the 4th

Members of Team Seymour ride on a train at the 4th Force Support Squadrons Children’s Holiday Party, Dec. 7, 2019, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. The event offered pictures with Santa Claus, cookie decora... More

A family holds bags of gifts and treats given to them

A family holds bags of gifts and treats given to them

A family holds bags of gifts and treats given to them by Santa (a Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak aviator) and distributed by the local Chiniak school district personnel during the annual Santa to the Villages e... More

Desmond Dunning places his letter to Santa Claus in

Desmond Dunning places his letter to Santa Claus in

Desmond Dunning places his letter to Santa Claus in a mailbox at the 4th Force Support Squadron Children’s Holiday Party, Dec. 7, 2019, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C. At the event a booth was available fo... More

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground

A U.S. Marine with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa 20.1, Marine Forces Europe and Africa, receives candy during a United Service Organizations holiday tour at Morón Air Base,... More

Nori Jackson, right, family readiness officer, announces

Nori Jackson, right, family readiness officer, announces

Nori Jackson, right, family readiness officer, announces Capt. Johanna Ciezczak, force protection officer, both with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, as the winner of the ugly sweater contest during the unit... More

Marines set up the gift display for kids Dec. 19 at

Marines set up the gift display for kids Dec. 19 at

Marines set up the gift display for kids Dec. 19 at the Kin Town Social Welfare Center, Okinawa, Japan. The toy drive was organized through the Kin Town Single Parent Association and gave Marines the opportunit... More

161203-N-EC644-001 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 3, 2016) Petty

161203-N-EC644-001 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 3, 2016) Petty

161203-N-EC644-001 MISAWA, Japan (Dec. 3, 2016) Petty Officer 1st Class Donald McDowell, assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa, from Williston, N.D., left, hands out Christmas gifts to local citizens during a C... More

Bentley poses in a festive hat as his owner Steven

Bentley poses in a festive hat as his owner Steven

Bentley poses in a festive hat as his owner Steven Boone, retired U.S. Army Soldier, helps to keep his attention on the camera during a photo session with Santa Claus at the Fort Stewart Veterinary Treatment Fa... More

Spc. Nicholas Owens, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment,

Spc. Nicholas Owens, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment,

Spc. Nicholas Owens, 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, calms his dog, Ollivander before taking a phoot with Santa Claus at the Fort Stewart Veterinary Treatment Facility Dec. 15, 2017, at Fort Stewart, Ga.... More

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