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U.S. Air Force MASTER SGT. Bruce Lund, dressed as Santa Claus, is surrounded by children after arriving onboard a C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft at Arctic Village, Alaska, on Dec. 14, 2004. Members of the 517th Airlift Squardon based at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, raise money each year to purchase gifts and toys for the children of Arctic Village and in return the villagers make traditional gifts and host a feast of traditional native foods such as Caribou and Moose to show there appreciation for the Airmen. (USAF PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Keith Brown) (Released)

Chief Equipment Operator Joe Zaleski is dressed as Santa to spread Christmas cheer with Army personnel at Kandahar Air Field.

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CMSGT of the Air Force A. L. "Bud" Andrews, dressed as Santa Claus, listens to four-year-old Brian J. Hatlelid tell him what he wants for Christmas. Brian's father, Joseph M., is a captain and pilot with the 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron at Rhein-Main Air Base

Allex Briggs, daughter of U.S. Air Force CAPT. Matt Briggs of the 37th Airlift Squadron, sits on Santa's lap and tells him what she wants for Christmas on Dec. 12, 2004 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. (USAF PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Steve Czyz) (Released)

U.S. Air Force 15th Special Operations Squadron CAPT. Darin Wheeler dressed in a Santa Claus suit, greets children at an orphanage during Operation CHRISTMAS WISH in Honduras, on Dec. 8, 2004. (U.S. Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Kimberly Gilligan) (Released)

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Paul G. Schafer, the 355th Wing Commander (WC) dressed as Santa Claus on the open cargo ramp of a US Air Force (USAF) C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base (AB), Japan, during the first flight of the 50th anniversary Christmas Drop

Santa Claus waves to a crowd at the flight line after arriving by a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from the 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base, Germany on Dec. 12, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Steve Czyz) (Released)

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Michael Delman, Commander, 86th Mission Support Group (MSSG), has his Christmas wish list read by Santa during the Wing's Holiday Party at the Officer's Club on Ramstein Air Base (AB), Germany

Honduran Air Force personnel help unload a C-130 Hercules Slick cargo aircraft containing gifts for children in need during Operation CHRISTMAS WISH at Goloson International, La Ceiba, Honduras, on Dec. 8, 2004. (U.S. Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Kimberly Gilligan) (Released)

Joshua Baird, the son USAF STAFF Sergeant David Baird, 305th Missile Maintenance Squadron, McGuire AFB, New Jersey tell Santa his Christmas wish. Santa was on hand to greet USAF personnel returning home to McGuire AFB, New Jersey after a deployment to Southwest Asia, in support of Operation DESERT FOX

US Army (USA) STAFF Sergeant (SSG) McMillon, 35th Signal Brigade (Corps) (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina (NC), presents gifts to children from a local Kosuta kindergarten. The children were invited on behalf of all the campßs US service members to come out for a visit to meet Santa during Operation JOINT FORGE

Two-year old Sebastian Cobb, son of U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Joseph Cobb from the 81st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, talks to Santa Claus about his Christmas wish list at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., on Dec. 16, 2004. (USAF PHOTO by Kemberly Groue, CIV) (Released)

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Base: Keesler Air Force Base

State: Mississippi (MS)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Kemberly Groue , CIV

Release Status: Released to Public

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Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas or Father Christmas, is a legendary figure who is said to bring gifts to children on Christmas Eve. The modern version of Santa Claus is based on a number of historical and cultural influences, including the Dutch legend of Sinterklaas, British and American Christmas traditions, and the Christian bishop Saint Nicholas. The figure of Santa Claus as we know him today - a jolly, plump man with a white beard, red suit, and black boots - was popularized in the 19th century through the work of various writers and artists, including Clement Clarke Moore and Thomas Nast. Today, Santa Claus is a beloved symbol of the holiday season, and continues to be a source of joy and excitement for children and adults alike.

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U.S. Air Force STAFF SGT. Jason Ramirez, 62d Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Confined Space Rescue Team, climbs the ladder of the water tower McChord AFB, Wash., during a training exercise, on Oct. 21, 2004.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by Kristin Royalty, CIV.) (RELEASED)

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