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    Emmonak welcomes Santa to town [Image 11 of 15]

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    A military service member wearing a Santa hat and camouflage uniform distributes food and snacks to children and families at what appears to be a holiday charity event. Boxes of Nature Valley granola bars, fruits, and various packaged snacks are laid out on tables for distribution. A crowd of adults and children, many of Asian descent, are gathered to receive items.

    EMMONAK, ALASKA, UNITED STATES

    11.01.2018

    Photo by Spc. Michael Risinger 

    134th Public Affairs Detachment

    Alaska Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Vanessa Peterson hands out snacks to chilren in Emmonak during Operation Santa Claus on Nov. 1, 2018. Operation Santa Claus is an Alaska National Guard annual community outreach program that provides Christmas gifts, books, backpacks filled with school supplies, fresh fruit, and sundaes to youngsters in rural communities. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Michael Risinger/Released)

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    Date Taken: 11.01.2018
    Date Posted: 11.03.2018 18:43
    Photo ID: 4871737
    VIRIN: 181101-Z-JS600-1901
    Resolution: 5472x3648
    Size: 7.08 MB
    Location: EMMONAK, ALASKA, US
    Web Views: 75
    Downloads: 6

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    A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, tail-coded 'AK' with serial number AF 15-827, is photographed on a wet tarmac during twilight or early dawn hours. The aircraft is assigned to an Alaska Air National Guard unit, as indicated by the 'AK' tail code. Personnel are visible boarding or loading the aircraft via the rear ramp under cold, clear conditions with snow-capped mountains visible in the background.
    Two people dressed as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are posing and waving in front of a military C-130 Hercules transport aircraft marked with the number 5827. The scene appears to be part of a holiday event or military Christmas outreach program, likely an 'Operation Santa' or similar seasonal military community event. The setting is a tarmac or airstrip in what appears to be a cold, wintry environment with flat terrain visible in the background.
    An indoor community gathering where an older man in a blue traditional-style jacket is leaning forward to interact with a small toddler held by a seated woman. The scene appears to take place in a community hall or school gymnasium decorated with colorful paper cutout artwork on the walls, suggesting a holiday or cultural event. Multiple people of what appears to be Indigenous Arctic heritage are seated along the wall watching.
    A Christmas event is taking place in what appears to be a school gymnasium, where an older man is speaking into a microphone on a decorated stage while a woman wearing a Santa hat stands beside him. A large audience of children, predominantly appearing to be of Indigenous or Native American descent, are seated on the floor facing the stage. The stage is decorated with holiday elements including paper chain garlands, snowshoes, Christmas trees, and cutout decorations.
    A group of young children and adults are gathered around a table covered with children's books, appearing to be at a school book fair. An adult woman in a green sweater is pointing to books on the table, engaging with the children. The event is taking place in what appears to be a school gymnasium, identifiable by the 'Huskies' banner and scoreboard visible in the background.
    A U.S. Army soldier wearing a Santa hat is distributing gifts or toys to children at what appears to be a holiday charity event. A young girl is excitedly showing or receiving a small toy, smiling broadly. The event takes place in a large indoor facility filled with many children and adults, suggesting a community outreach or holiday gift-giving program.
    A community event is taking place in what appears to be a gymnasium or community center in Anchorage, Alaska, associated with 'Jewel Lake Tastee-Freez.' A military service member in camouflage uniform and blue apron is serving ice cream toppings to community members, including a woman holding a baby. Several other adults and children are present at the serving table.
    A community event is taking place in what appears to be a gymnasium, featuring a Jewel Lake Tastee-Freez ice cream serving station from Anchorage, Alaska (2008). A female soldier in camouflage uniform and blue apron is smiling and serving toppings to community members, including a woman holding a baby. A man in a blue polo shirt and another person in military uniform are visible in the background.
    A young girl in a blue hoodie and red scarf examines a children's book at a table filled with books and gifts. The scene appears to be a holiday book or toy giveaway event, with adults and children browsing items on a long table. Military personnel wearing Santa hats are visible in the background, suggesting this is a military-organized charitable event.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Nyquist is distributing fruit to children at what appears to be a holiday charity event. A woman wearing a Santa hat and Christmas bead necklace assists alongside him. The setting appears to be a school gymnasium decorated with holiday snowflake cutouts and children's artwork.
    A military service member wearing a Santa hat and camouflage uniform distributes food and snacks to children and families at what appears to be a holiday charity event. Boxes of Nature Valley granola bars, fruits, and various packaged snacks are laid out on tables for distribution. A crowd of adults and children, many of Asian descent, are gathered to receive items.
    Two young girls sit cross-legged on the floor eating from green paper cups with small spoons, likely at a school or community event. Both are wearing backpacks, suggesting they may be students. A third child is partially visible in the background doing the same activity.
    A young girl wearing a pink butterfly-patterned hoodie poses smiling with a person dressed in a Santa Claus costume. The photo appears to be taken at a Christmas event or holiday gathering. The girl is the primary focus of the image and appears happy and cheerful.
    The image shows two individuals dressed as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus in traditional Christmas costumes. Mrs. Claus is prominently featured in profile view, wearing a red velvet bonnet with white lace trim, a white curly wig, wire-rimmed glasses, and red star-shaped earrings. The two figures appear to be facing each other in what seems to be a holiday event or appearance.
    Two individuals are performing push-ups face-to-face on an indoor gymnasium floor. One person is wearing a military-style olive green shirt with camouflage pants and has extensive tattoos on both arms, while the other wears a red t-shirt. Spectators are seated in the background observing the activity.

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