Santa watches over his helpers as they wrap presents during the 2009 Operation Santa Claus gift wrapping party. (Photo by Major Guy Hayes, Alaska National Guard public affairs)
The holiday season started early on Wednesday at Camp Carroll, Alaska, as members of the National Guard and volunteers began wrapping gifts as part of Operation Santa Claus 2009.
For the past 53 years, the Alaska National Guards’ Operation Santa Claus travels to several villages and towns throughout Alaska to provide school supplies, and presents from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
“Guardsmen and community volunteers come together every year to make Operation Santa Claus a huge success and the gift wrapping party is a great event that kicks off the season and gets us all in the holiday spirit,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Katkus, acting adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard.
The villages that can expect a visit this year include Koyuk, St. George, Gambell, Pedro Bay, Non Dalton, Kasigluk and Klukwan.
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