Soldiers and their families walk together on their
Soldiers and their families walk together on their way to Santa’s Workshop on Fort Hood, Texas Nov. 5. Participants walked one-mile from Clarke Elementary School to the Clear Creek Commissary to drop off toys f... More
Candy Lane volunteer Sandy Bousum (playing Mrs. Claus)
Candy Lane volunteer Sandy Bousum (playing Mrs. Claus) gives U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox Commander Maj. Gen. John Evans Jr. a tour of Candy Lane, explaining that children may select gifts for their pa... More
Donated toys fill a box at Fort Hood's Santa's Workshop,
Donated toys fill a box at Fort Hood's Santa's Workshop, Dec. 3. Children ages 6 months to 12 years old receive two toys, a book, and stocking stuffers and each family receives a board game. (Photo by Sgt. Ange... More
120th Infantry Brigade, Division West Chaplain Maj.
120th Infantry Brigade, Division West Chaplain Maj. Maurice Millican and Chaplain Assistant Staff Sgt. Christopher Coombs pause for a brief photo with Santa Claus during the 16th Annual Christmas in July fundra... More
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Ronald Diehl CCWO (for left),
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Ronald Diehl CCWO (for left), senior maintenance tech; Chief Warrant Officer 4 Todd Dietrich, Missile Tech; Chief Warrant Officer 2 Keshar Miller, G-6 System Tech; Chief Warrant Officer ... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christina Winfield and Chief
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christina Winfield and Chief Warrant Officer 2 William Spiker shopping for girls toys on December 13, 2014 to donate to Santa’s Workshop on Fort Hood.
Team Mildenhall families wait to enter Santa’s Workshop
Team Mildenhall families wait to enter Santa’s Workshop at the children’s holiday party at RAF Mildenhall, England, Dec. 14, 2019. The event provided opportunities for children and families to celebrate the hol... More
Col. Kelly L. Webster, the commander of Division Artillery
Col. Kelly L. Webster, the commander of Division Artillery “DIVARTY,” 1st Cavalry Division poses with his family after donating toys to the Santa’s Workshop Nov. 5 at Fort Hood, Texas. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Tomo... More
Lisa Rogers (left), a toy buyer, and Lisa West (right),
Lisa Rogers (left), a toy buyer, and Lisa West (right), president of Santa's Workshop, sort through donated toys on Fort Hood, Texas, Dec. 3. Central Texas businesses donate toys and other gifts for Fort Hood's... More
Marines with the I Marine Expeditionary Force are all
Marines with the I Marine Expeditionary Force are all smiles as they participate in a Christmas toy drive on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2016. The toy drive, known as “Santa’s Workshop,” ... More
Amy Grimm, the program lead with Helping Hands, explains
Amy Grimm, the program lead with Helping Hands, explains to Col. CJ King, U.S. Army Garrison commander, how the program works to collect, store and then provide donated goods to in-need Army Families.
Hill Field Elementary students look for holiday gifts
Hill Field Elementary students look for holiday gifts at the school's Santa Workshop Dec. 16. The workshop, hosted by the school's Parent Teacher Association, is open during school hours through Dec. 20. (U.S. ... More
A local Boy Scout poses for a photo with Santa Claus
A local Boy Scout poses for a photo with Santa Claus at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the 2014 Fort Hood Santa's Workshop.
Brig. Gen Rodney Fogg giving remarks at the opening
Brig. Gen Rodney Fogg giving remarks at the opening of 2014 Fort Hood Santa's Workshop.
The soldiers of the Brigade Special Troops Battalion
The soldiers of the Brigade Special Troops Battalion “Spartans,” 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division donated a mound of toys to Santa’s Workshop on post during the unit’s Second Annual Ruck March for ... More
Lt. Gen. Don Campbell Jr., III Corps and Fort Hood
Lt. Gen. Don Campbell Jr., III Corps and Fort Hood commanding general, Santa Claus, Carolyn Crissman, president, Santa’s Workshop, and Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Schroeder, III Corps and Fort Hood, cut the a ribbo... More
Rosemary Jacobs (right), a Leavenworth, Kan., native
Rosemary Jacobs (right), a Leavenworth, Kan., native and a Santa’s Workshop elf, helps Staff Sgt. Russell Sanchez, Fayetteville, N.C., native, and field artillery automated tactical data systems specialist assi... More
Emily Urguidez, a board member with Fort Hood's Santa's
Emily Urguidez, a board member with Fort Hood's Santa's Workshop bags purchased items during a "Scratch and Dent" sale Feb. 18. Santa's Workshop, a nonprofit organization, raises money year round through variou... More
Santa Claus talks with the family of Fort Hood Garrison
Santa Claus talks with the family of Fort Hood Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Gault during the 16th Annual Christmas in July fundraiser, hosted by Santa’s Workshop July 16 at Texas Roadhouse in Killeen. San... More
Toys line the shelves of the Fort Hood Santa’s Workshop
Toys line the shelves of the Fort Hood Santa’s Workshop prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony and symbolic kickoff of the holiday season for the program Nov. 7. Approved families will be given appointments begin... More
Spc. Kyle Beebe, a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned
Spc. Kyle Beebe, a wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), helps unload boxes of donated toys to the Santa's Workshop at Fort Hood, ... More
Together, Santa Clause and Brig. Gen. Clark W. LeMasters,
Together, Santa Clause and Brig. Gen. Clark W. LeMasters, Jr., the commander of 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), address the attendees at the kickoff event for the Fort Hood Santa’s Workshop Nov. 7. Th... More
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joseph Taflinger, Chief Warrant
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Joseph Taflinger, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Todd Dietrich, and Chief Warrant 2 Officer Keshar Miller cruising the toy aisles for board games on December 13, 2014 to donate to Santa’s Works... More
Heather Hay, a 1st Army Representative with Fort Hood’s
Heather Hay, a 1st Army Representative with Fort Hood’s Santa Workshop poses for a portrait after Soldiers and families from the Field Artillery Squadron “Steel,” 3rd Cavalry Regiment and Division Artillery “DI... More
The soldiers of the Brigade Special Troops Battalion
The soldiers of the Brigade Special Troops Battalion “Spartans,” 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division gathered together Dec. 12 on Black Jack Field to begin their Second Annual Ruck March for Kids duri... More
Toys sit and wait to be selected by parents experiencing
Toys sit and wait to be selected by parents experiencing financial hardship at Santa’s Workshop on Fort Hood Nov. 1. SWS is a non-profit organization that helps needy families provide toys, books and games to c... More
Emily Urguidez, a board member with Fort Hood's Santa's
Emily Urguidez, a board member with Fort Hood's Santa's Workshop bags toys during a fundraiser Feb. 18. Santa's Workshop, a nonprofit organization, provides games, toys, and books to Fort Hood Families in need ... More
Maj. Sylvia Johnson (left), a Luverne, Ala., native
Maj. Sylvia Johnson (left), a Luverne, Ala., native and Santa’s Workshop volunteer elf assigned to the 418th Contracting Support Brigade, shows Pfc. Josh Ainsworth, a San Antonio native and cannon crew member a... More
Nori Jackson, family readiness officer, I Marine
Nori Jackson, family readiness officer, I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, helps organize a Christmas toy drive on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2016. The toy drive, known as ... More
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Juan Marquez, a
U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Juan Marquez, a chaplain assistant with the 163d Attack Wing Chaplain Corps, left, embraces, retired Master Sgt. Christian Gavin, acting as Santa Claus during the annual Santa... More
Marines with the I Marine Expeditionary Force select
Marines with the I Marine Expeditionary Force select toys for their families during a Christmas toy drive on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 19, 2016. The toy drive, known as “Santa’s Workshop,” ... More
Toys line the aisles of the shopping area of Santa's
Toys line the aisles of the shopping area of Santa's Workshop, Dec. 3. Central Texas businesses donate toys for children ages 6 months to 12 years old. 1,850 families with roughly 4,000 children will receive gi... More
Lt. Col. Archie Herndon, the commander of the 2nd Brigade
Lt. Col. Archie Herndon, the commander of the 2nd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Roderick Jones, the battalion command sergeant major, pos... More
Hill Field Elementary students look for holiday gifts
Hill Field Elementary students look for holiday gifts at the school's Santa Workshop Dec. 16. The workshop, hosted by the school's Parent Teacher Association, is open during school hours through Dec. 20. (U.S. ... More
Brig. Gen. Dean Milner, deputy commanding general (Canada),
Brig. Gen. Dean Milner, deputy commanding general (Canada), III Corps and Fort Hood, speaks to senior leaders and distinguished guests, including Santa Claus, during the Santa’s Workshop Grand Opening ribbon cu... More
The 1st Cavalry Division Band serenates guests at the
The 1st Cavalry Division Band serenates guests at the kickoff event for the Fort Hood Santa’s Workshop Nov. 7. Last year, more than 1,600 families were supported by the Santa’s Workshop program by providing toy... More
Soldiers and their families walk together on their
Soldiers and their families walk together on their way to Santa’s Workshop on Fort Hood, Texas Nov. 5. Participants walked one-mile from Clarke Elementary School to the Clear Creek Commissary to drop off toys f... More
Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Nichols, a San Jose, Calif., native
Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Nichols, a San Jose, Calif., native and a motor transport operator assigned to Battery F of the 1st “Dragon” Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st “Ironhorse” Brigade Combat Team, 1s... More
Soldiers and their families walk together on their
Soldiers and their families walk together on their way to Santa’s Workshop on Fort Hood, Texas Nov. 5. Participants walked one-mile from Clarke Elementary School to the Clear Creek Commissary to drop off toys f... More
Santa’s Workshop hosts its 16th Annual Christmas in
Santa’s Workshop hosts its 16th Annual Christmas in July fundraiser July 16 at Texas Roadhouse in Killeen. The restaurant, usually closed for lunch, opened its doors to show their support to their local militar... More
Candy Lane volunteer and Christmas elf Georgie Sharp
Candy Lane volunteer and Christmas elf Georgie Sharp explains to U.S. Army Cadet Command and Fort Knox Commander Maj. Gen. John Evans Jr. that Santa (played by Jennifer Sims) will be available to lend an ear to... More
Pfc. Josh Ainsworth, a San Antonio native and cannon
Pfc. Josh Ainsworth, a San Antonio native and cannon crew member assigned to Battery A of the 1st “Dragon” Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st “Ironhorse” Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, se... More
(From left to right) Brig. Gen. Clark W. LeMasters,
(From left to right) Brig. Gen. Clark W. LeMasters, Jr., the commander of 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), Santa Clause, Lisa West, president of Santa’s Workshop and Command Sgt. Maj. Terry E. Parham, ... More