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From Grinch greetings to Santa sightings, the holidays come to troops

Holiday helpers have been busy, as plenty of organizations and individuals have been working to make the days a bit brighter for troops and their families.

By Karen Jowers

2 months ago

Santa catches a ride with troops to bring Christmas to Alaska village

Forget the sleigh powered by a herd of flying reindeer. Santa and Mrs. Claus hopped on military transports to deliver Christmas to a Tlingit village.

2 months ago

NORAD Santa tracker started in the Cold War. Now it’s a holiday staple

NORAD typically scans the heavens for potential threats. But on Christmas Eve, volunteers are fielding questions like, “When is Santa coming?"

2 months ago

Alaska National Guard performs medical mission while shuttling Santa

An Alaska National Guard helicopter was shuttling Santa, Mrs. Claus and gifts to an Alaska Native village when it had to make a lifesaving detour.

16 months ago

Marines deliver toys to remote areas of Alaska for Toys for Tots

Marine Corps Reserve troops help deliver toys to children in remote areas of Alaska.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

2 years ago

National Guard helps Santa visit frosty Alaska village

The Alaska National Guard's Operation Santa Claus program attempts to bring Santa and Mrs. Claus and gifts to children in Alaska Native villages each year.

2 years ago