Video by Staff Sgt. Seth LaCount | Alaska National Guard | 12.14.2025
For nearly 70 years, the Alaska National Guard has worked with partner agencies to spread holiday cheer to rural Alaskan communities. For the first time in recent memory, Op Santa came to Anchorage to serve Western Alaska families displaced by Typhoon Halong. The Alaska Native Heritage Center hosted the community event with additional support from the Association of Village Council Presidents,......
Video by Staff Sgt. Seth LaCount | Alaska National Guard | 12.14.2025
Service Extension & Emergency Disaster Services Director Jenni Ragland, from the Alaska Division of the Salvation Army, speaks about Operation Santa Claus at the Alaska Native Heritage Center Dec. 14, 2025. The Salvation Army partnered with the center to put on the annual event aimed at spreading Christmas cheer to those affected by Typhoon Halong....
Video by Staff Sgt. Seth LaCount | Alaska National Guard | 12.14.2025
Alaska Air National Guard Capt. Laurel Foster, a native of Bethel, Alaska and Airman assigned to the 176th Wing Force Support Squadron, shares her experience responding to Typhoon Halong and working as a volunteer for Op Santa Dec. 14, 2025, at the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, Alaska....
