In partnership with the Salvation Army, Operation Santa Claus has delivered holiday magic to rural Alaskan villages since 1956.
The Alaska National Guard recently made its first stop on its Operation Santa Claus mission in the village of Circle along the Yukon River.ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska National Guard recently made its first stop on its Operation Santa Claus mission in the village of Circle along the Yukon River.
“We spend time packing and preparing toys for each individual child.” He says, “Then we load up with whatever National Guard members that want to join Santa Claus and we head off in a Black Hawk helicopter.”“Checked off every name to make sure everyone got something,” Tollerud said. Tollerud says that Santa will tag along on these visits, granted the local children are all on the nice list.Pedestrian struck, killed by driver in AnchorageAlaska governor grants clemency to 5 residents with prior drug, alcohol abuse convictionsAnchorage Assembly approves rate increase for city water utility
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