USS Blue Ridge sailors visit Shunko Gakuen children's home
Seaman Ashlie Booker, assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge, puts on cosmetics with an orphan at the Shunko Gakuen children's home. Sailors from Blue Ridge gave out more than 70 gifts to ch... More
Santa to Villages - U.S. Coast guard photo
KODIAK, Alaska - Robin Frost, co-chair of Santa to the Villages, readies gift bags at Air Station Kodiak Dec. 9, 2010, for children living in the remote villages of Karluk and Larsen Bay for the 37th Annual San... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Mackenzie Malloy sits atop
Petty Officer 3rd Class Mackenzie Malloy sits atop a mountain of more than 1,200 Christmas Trees on the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw while helping to decorate the ship in Christmas lights, Dec. 1, 2017. The Mack... More
In this photo from the book "Official Pictures of the
In this photo from the book "Official Pictures of the World War" National Guard Soldiers of Ohio's 166th Infantry Regiment of the 42nd Division make their way through the snowy French countryside during Decemb... More
Army Soldiers of the 42nd Infantry Division’s 222nd
Army Soldiers of the 42nd Infantry Division’s 222nd Infantry Regiment Glee Club perform in Vienna at the Great Hall of the famous Vienna Konzerthaus in this undated photo from 1945. The 42nd Division performed ... More
Operation Santa Claus brings holiday cheer
Col. Charles Coursey and Capt. William Bullis, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst deputy commanders, and Col. john Wood, 87th Air Base Wing commander, are given a tour by Petty Officer 1st Class Vince Bowker, ret... More
Fort McCoy Children's Christmas Party December 1999
Chelsea Fisher, 5, gets a gift from Santa Claus as Mrs. Claus looks on during the Children's Christmas Party on Dec. 2, 1999. (Photo by Rob Schuette) Triad, pg. 7, Dec. 10, 1999
Christmas trees await distribution to Service members
Christmas trees await distribution to Service members by the Better Opportunity for Single Soldiers program, private sponsors, and donors for the “Trees for Troops” giveaway, Nov. 30, 2018, on Fort Bragg, North... More
171114-N-HG258-1077 WASHINGTON (November 14, 2017)
171114-N-HG258-1077 WASHINGTON (November 14, 2017) Captain Kenneth C. Collins leads members of the U.S. Navy Band as they perform holiday music during the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in President'... More
Soldiers bring in toys in hopes of earning a coveted
Soldiers bring in toys in hopes of earning a coveted seat for the 15th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 7, 2012. The first phase of Toy Drop includes bringing in an unwrap... More
5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company (TADC)
5th Quartermaster Theater Aerial Delivery Company (TADC) conducting a Toy Drop with Santa Claus bringing presents for the children. Joining Santa and the 5th QM TADC where paratroopers from France, United Kingd... More
COMMUNITY RELATIONS - U.S. Coast guard photo
Kodiak, AK (Dec. 5)--Santa Claus and his helper, Kathy Gundersen, relax aboard a Coast Guard helicopter on their way to Karluk. Santa and his staff traveled on Coast Guard helicopters to eight remote villages o... More
NAGO, OKINAWA, Japan— Service members sing Christmas
NAGO, OKINAWA, Japan— Service members sing Christmas carols to a group of elderly residents Dec. 15 at the Okinawa Airakuen Sanatorium in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. Volunteers also brought freshly baked chocolate ch... More
FORT CARSON – Four Soldiers clad in uniforms, which
FORT CARSON – Four Soldiers clad in uniforms, which represent the various eras 4th Infantry Division, has been through in honor of the division’s birthday during a Holiday Concert at McMahon Auditorium Dec. 10,... More
COMMUNITY RELATIONS - U.S. Coast guard photo
Kodiak, AK (Dec. 5)--Santa Claus receives a flight safety briefing from the pilots of a Coast Guard helicopter. Santa and his staff traveled to Karluk and Larsen Bay aboard Coast Guard helicopters Dec. 5. USCG... More
A Baby Allie doll waits to be donated at the 16th Annual
A Baby Allie doll waits to be donated at the 16th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, at Green Ramp, Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 6, 2013. The first phase of toy drop includes bringing ... More
Christmas Ship 2011 - U.S. Coast guard photo
LAKE MICHIGAN - Coast Guard Lt. George MacDonnell, executive officer of Coast Guard Cutter Alder, and Cmdr. Mary-Ellen Durley, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Alder, stand with Merchant Marine Capt. Ge... More
Christmas Ship 2011 - U.S. Coast guard photo
LAKE MICHIGAN - Coast Guard Cmdr. Mary-Ellen Durley, commanding officer of Coast Guard Cutter Alder, and Merchant Marine Capt. George Lisner, a member of the Chicago Christmas Ship executive committee, throw a ... More
The National Christmas Tree remains unlit before the
The National Christmas Tree remains unlit before the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 2016. The annual tree lighting tradition began in 1923 and has continued every ye... More
Jocelyn Jakubowski kicks off the 16th annual Christmas
Jocelyn Jakubowski kicks off the 16th annual Christmas tree lighting at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Dec. 4, 2015. The event featured holiday music, refreshments, door prizes, visits from Santa ... More
16th Engineer Bn., 1st SBCT surge in style for Santa Ruck
Soldiers from 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division “Ready First” march in the Santa Ruck, led by the brigade’s 16th Engineer Battalion, at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 5. The four-mile march carried... More
The fire crew deployed to Fort Bragg Firehouse #1 Christmas
The fire crew deployed to Fort Bragg Firehouse #1 Christmas Day: from left, Lt. Chip McDaniel, FF Matt Pugh, FF Jonathan Strickland, FF Raymond Drury, FF Jason Conaway, Lt. William Williams, FF Justin Shepherd,... More
COMMUNITY RELATIONS - U.S. Coast guard photo
Larsen Bay, AK (Dec. 5)--Santa Claus waves goodbye to the crowd of children and adults in Larsen Bay. Santa and his staff traveled on board Coast Guard helicopters from Air Station Kodiak. USCG photo by PAC Ma... More
US COAST GUARD SANTA BUOY
VICKSBURG, Miss. (Nov. 29)--Santa buoy poses with crewmembers of the Coast Guard Cutter Kickapoo. Santa buoy immediately deployed after this photo and now sits on station at mile 442 on the Lower Mississippi R... More
COAST GUARD SANTA - U.S. Coast guard photo
JUNEAU, Alaska (Dec. 31, 2002)--Coast Guard Petty Officer Clinton P. Mooers (aka Santa) is all smiles after handing out Christmas gifts to children in Angoon recently. Mooers is a crewman aboard the Auke Bay-b... More
COAST GUARD SANTA - U.S. Coast guard photo
JUNEAU, Alaska (Dec. 31, 2002)--Coast Guard Petty Officer Clinton P. Mooers (aka Santa) is all smiles after handing out Christmas gifts to two children in Angoon recently. Mooers is a crewman aboard the Auke B... More
COAST GUARD SANTA - U.S. Coast guard photo
JUNEAU, Alaska (Dec. 31, 2002)--Coast Guard Petty Officer Clinton P. Mooers (aka Santa) is all smiles after handing out Christmas gifts to children in Angoon recently. Mooers is a crewman aboard the Auke Bay-b... More
US COAST GUARD TYING UP, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CHICAGO, Ill. (Dec. 5, 2003)--Petty Officer Joseph Wight, boatswains mate at Coast Guard Station Wilmette Harbor, Ill., places lights on a Christmas tree aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw here. Mackinaw c... More
US COAST GUARD TYING UP, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CHICAGO, Ill. (Dec. 5, 2003)--Coast Guard Mackinaw crew members carry christmas trees off the deck for delivery. Mackinaw came to Chicago with a load of Christmas trees for local families who would otherwise ... More
MACKINAW DELIVERS CHRISTMAS TREE
CHICAGO, Ill. (Dec. 5, 2003)--Petty Officer 1st Class John Lamar places a wire rope on a bollard to secure the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw after its arrival here. Mackinaw was in Chicago to bring a load of Ch... More
Idaho Guard helps put presents under the Christmas tree
The Idaho National Guard Holiday Assistance Program is helping 91 military families throughout the state put presents under their Christmas trees this year. With the donations of various individuals and sponsor... More
CHRISTMAS TREE SHIP - US Coast Guard photo
Capt. Dave Truitt of the Chicago Marine Heritage Society hung a reef to honor sailors that have died on the Great Lakes, Dec. 1, 2007, at the Navy Pier in Chicago.
CHRISTMAS TREE SHIP - US Coast Guard photo
The Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30) arrived at the Navy Pier witha delivery of more than1,000 Christmas treesthat were given to needy families during apublic ceremonyDec. 1, 2007,at 10 a.m. Photo by Petty... More
CHRISTMAS TREE SHIP - US Coast Guard photo
The Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30) arrived at the Navy Pier witha delivery of more than1,000 Christmas treesthat were given to needy families during apublic ceremonyDec. 1, 2007,at 10 a.m. Photo by Petty... More
US COAST GUARD CHRISTMAS TREE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CHICAGO (Dec. 2, 2006) -- Crewmembers aboard the cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30) unloaded Christmas trees at Navy Pier December 2, 2006 to be delivered to area needy families . USCG photo by PA3 Bill Colclough
US COAST GUARD CHRISTMAS TREE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CHICAGO (Dec. 2, 2006) -- A member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary helped a volunteer offload a Christmas tree aboard the cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30) at Navy Pier December 2, 2006. USCG photo by PA3 Bill Colclough
US COAST GUARD CHRISTMAS TREE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CHICAGO (Dec. 2, 2006) -- Seaman Christian Pedersen of Marine Safety Unit Chicago helped a volunteer offload a Christmas tree from the cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30) at Navy Pier December 2, 2006. USCG photo by PA3... More
US COAST GUARD CHRISTMAS TREE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CHICAGO (Dec. 2, 2006) -- The Young Marines, Naval Sea Cadets and other volunteer groups helped unload Christmas trees from the cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30) at Navy Pier December 2, 2006. USCG photo by PA3 Bill Colclough
US COAST GUARD CHRISTMAS TREE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CHICAGO (Dec. 2, 2006) -- A crewmember of the USCGC Mackinaw (WLBB-30) assisted with the near-century tradition of delivering Christmas trees to needy families at Navy Pier December 2, 2006. USCG photo by PA3... More
US COAST GUARD CHRISTMAS TREE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
CHICAGO (Dec. 2, 2006) -- A crewmember aboard the cutter Mackinaw (WLBB-30) unloaded Christmas trees at Navy Pier December 2, 2006 to be delivered to area needy families. USCG photo by PA3 Bill Colclough
SANTA CLAUSE TO THE RESCUE, HOUSTON, TEXAS
HOUSTON, Tex. (Dec. 2, 2006)--Santa Clause, played by Coast Guard Auxiliarist Gary Johnson, arrives at Air Station Houston to visit Coast Guard families Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006. Instead of using reindeer and a s... More
New York Air National Guard to track Santa on Christmas Eve
New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Jesse Bucenec, standing, and Sr. Airman Marie Coar, rehearse their Santa-tracking tasks on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at the Eastern Air Defense Sector here. Part of the North Am... More
USS Constitution celebrates the holidays
Airman Apprentice Tenika Michaels assigned to USS Constitution helps a preschooler decorate the ship's Christmas tree. Crew members and more than 100 Charlestown students decorated the tree with ornaments they ... More
Santa and Rudolph (FOR RELASE)
CAPE COD, Mass. (Dec. 8, 2007)?anta Claus and Rudolf the Red-Nosed Reindeer wave to more than 350 people at Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod. Santa was flown to the air station courtesy of a Coast Guard HH-60 J... More
Santa to the rescue, US Coast Guard Photo
HOUSTON - Santa Claus, played by Coast Guard Auxiliarist Gary Johnson, arrives at Coast Guard Air Station Houston to visit Coast Guard families Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007. Instead of using reindeer and a sleigh, Sa... More
Santa delivered by Jayhawk
CAPE COD, Mass. (Dec. 8, 2007)Santa Claus arrives at Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod courtesy of a HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter. Santa's visit was the highlight of a holiday breakfast Saturday for Coast Guard and ... More
Shop with a Cop - U.S. Coast guard photo
SEATTLE - (left) Lt.j.g. Regina Dunn and Eduardo pass smiles to Santa, Mrs. Claus and an elf during the "Shop With A Cop" event in Poulsbo, Wash., Saturday. The "Shop With A Cop" program provides disadvantaged ... More
coasties and santa - U.S. Coast guard photo
SEATTLE - (from top left down and to the right) Seaman Priscilla Burnam, Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Hotai and Lt.j.g. Regina Dunn pose for a quick photo with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and one of Santa's helpe... More
R. Lee Ermey Makes a Visit, San Diego, California
Naval Medical Center San Diego Sailors, Marines and staff meet with former U.S. Marine Corps drill instructor turned Golden Globe-nominated actor R. Lee Emery during his visit to the hospital. Emery visited NMC... More
U.S. 5th Fleet distributes holiday gift boxes to Sailors deployed to C...
Master Chief Cryptologic Technician Technical Dale K. Arnold, command master chief, U.S. 5th Fleet, distributes holiday gift boxes, Dec. 14, to Sailors deployed in Camp Victory, Iraq. The holiday gift box progr... More
Wounded vets learn scuba, San Diego, California
Patients from Naval Medical Center San Diego, Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital, local Veterans Administration hospitals and members of the California Paralyzed Veterans Association prepare to submerge during the S... More
Delaney Mann, whispers her Christmas wish into Santa's
Delaney Mann, whispers her Christmas wish into Santa's ear at the Breakfast with Santa held at the Eagle Heights Community Center here, Dec. 15. Pinnacle hosted the breakfast and invited all base housing reside... More
Children Pose with Santa Claus, San Diego, California
Children pose for a picture with Santa Claus during Operation Homefront's annual Gift to You event at Lincoln Military Housing Orleck Community Center. During this event, Operation Homefront handed out gift bag... More
Sailor Plays French Horn
Petty Officer 2nd Class Laura Ringnalda, musician plays the French Horn at the annual holiday concert presented by Navy Band Great Lakes. The concert was a family-friendly "Sounds of the Season" concert for mil... More
Santa Claus welcomes home the guided-missile destroyer
Santa Claus welcomes home the guided-missile destroyer USS J.E. Williams (DDG 95). Sailors assigned to DDG 95 return to Naval Station Norfolk after a six-month deployment. The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group de... More
Sailors Decorate a Gingerbread House
INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 19 2007) Seaman Mike Leporati, mass communication specialist, left, Seaman Jon Husman, mass communication specialist and Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Zuidema, mass communication specialist,... More
Christmas in Homeport, St. Ignace, Michigan by Margaret Graham Krankin...
The 140-foot icebreaking cutter BISCAYNE BAY is all decked out for Christmas, a Christmas tree decorating the top of the bridge.
Sailors Play Santa, US Navy Photogrpah
Bypassing the traditional red sleigh, Santa visited Bennett C. Russell Elementary School in style with the help of a TH-57 Sea Ranger Helicopter. Pilots attached to Helicopter Training Squadron (HT) 28 flew San... More
Bravo Battery's Christmas party
U.S. Army Maj. James MacGregor, Commander, 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team shares some holiday spirit with Sgt. Maj. Huffins at Bravo Battery's Christmas party at Joint ... More
Brothers, Sgt. Michael Shaw, left, of 1st Battalion,
Brothers, Sgt. Michael Shaw, left, of 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment and Spc. Ronald Shaw from the 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, "Warrior," both fi... More
Nazia Hookum Darr, 16, was brutally attacked here by
Nazia Hookum Darr, 16, was brutally attacked here by her 40-year-old husband of three months on Christmas day. The man - who is still on the run from police - broke 16 of his wife's teeth, shaved her head, cut ... More
Holiday heirloom comes to Afghanistan
Col. Roger Nell, command judge advocate at Task Force Warrior, stands in his office, Nov. 29, beside the artificial Christmas tree that holds over 40 years of service tradition in his family. Purchased by his m... More
Stolarcek holds the original box after unpacking the
Stolarcek holds the original box after unpacking the family deployment Christmas tree at Camp Echo, Dec. 2. The family tradition spans back to 1970 and Vietnam, where it was sent to his father. Stolarcek receiv... More
The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Christmas
The Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Christmas tree was illuminated during a ceremony at SHAPE, Dec. 3, 2008. For 40 years, Shape has received a Christmas tree from the city of Malmedy in Belgium. This... More
Santa Claus visits 15th Sustainment Brigade
Lea Heald, 3, asks Pfc. Rob Floyd, Santa Claus and signal support systems specialist A Company, 15th Special Troops Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade for a video game for Christmas at a 15th STB Family Readin... More
Santa Claus visits 15th Special Troops Battalion
Lea Heald, 3, asks Pfc. Rob Floyd, Santa Claus and signal support systems specialist A Company, 15th Special Troops Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade, for a video game for Christmas at a 15th STB Family Readi... More
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. celebrities 'Cryme
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. celebrities 'Cryme Tyme' Shad, and 'JTG' dressed up like Santa Claus and threw out gifts during the WWE's Tribute to the Troops Tour as Multi-National Division – Baghdad and 4... More
Maj. Gen. Jeffery Hammond, a native of Hattiesburg,
Maj. Gen. Jeffery Hammond, a native of Hattiesburg, Miss., commanding general for Multi-National Division – Baghdad and the 4th Infantry Division, reads a Christmas story during a Christmas tree lighting ceremo... More
US COAST GUARD Holiday breakfast
After landing in a Jayhawk helicopter, Santa is greeted by two of his elf helpers at the holiday breakfast hosted by the Cape Cod Chapter of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Association and the Cape Cod Spo... More
US COAST GUARD Holiday breakfast
Scott Schroff of Forestdale, Mass., teaches his son Blake, 4, how to make sand filled Christmas ornaments at the holiday breakfast hosted by the Cape Cod Chapter of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Associat... More
Santa, portrayed by Coast Guard Commander Scott Williams
KODIAK, Alaska - Santa, portrayed by Coast Guard Commander Scott Williams, waves to all of the children next in line to receive their chance to sit on Santa's lap and get a present. Santa was brought to Larson ... More
Santa to the Villages program
Santa, portrayed by Coast Guard Commander Scott Williams, dances to the musical voices of three choir members from the Larson Bay school choir as they sing "Never do a Tango with an Eskimo." Santa was brought t... More
Santa, portrayed by Coast Guard Commander Scott Williams
KODIAK, Alaska - Santa, portrayed by Coast Guard Commander Scott Williams, hugs excited children from the Larson Bay School. Santa was brought to Larson Bay by a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew from A... More
Operation Toy Drop - Defense imagery management operations center
U.S. Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C., jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft to earn foreign jump wings during Operation Toy Drop, Dec. 6, 2008. Operation Toy Drop is an annual airborne ju... More
Santa, portrayed by Coast Guard Commander Scott Williams
KODIAK, Alaska - Santa, portrayed by Coast Guard Commander Scott Williams, delights the children of the Larson Bay School as he tells them stories. Santa was brought to Larson Bay by a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk... More
Santa, portrayed by Coast Guard Commander Scott Williams
KODIAK, Alaska - Santa, portrayed by Coast Guard Commander Scott Williams, asks a young boy if he's been naughty or nice to his brothers and sisters this year. Santa was brought to Larson Bay by a Coast Guard M... More
US COAST GUARD Holiday breakfast
With a little help from her mother Meredith folks, six-month-old Hannah sits on Santa's lap for the first time at the holiday breakfast hosted by the Cape Cod Chapter of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officers Ass... More
Autograph from Ermey, US Navy Photogrpah
R. Lee Ermey, a retired Marine Corps gunnery sergeant and actor, left, signs an autograph for Lance Cpl. Jay Clayton, assigned to U.S. 3rd Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Company, 4th Platoon, at the Freedom... More
Lt.Col. David Davidson, a Lewisburg, Tenn. native,
Lt.Col. David Davidson, a Lewisburg, Tenn. native, and deputy commanding officer reads a Christmas card with Maj. Gustav Waterhouse, an Eva Beach, Hawaii native, and Civil Affairs officer, while taking a break ... More
Introduction to Santa - A man in a red and white shirt and a little gi...
Petty Officer 3rd Class Robert Davies, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1, introduces his daughter to Santa Claus at the battalion's Christmas party held onboard Naval Construction Battalion Cent... More
Holiday stockings for homeless kids
In this photo released by the Coast Guard, volunteers stuff stockings for homeless children from Everett, Wash., to Tacoma, Wash., Saturday Dec. 13, 2008 at the Integrated Support Command gym here. Holiday St... More
Taking care of your own, one package at a time
Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Z. Udovich, a 21-year-old mail clerk from Trenton, Mo., with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, sorts packages for Marines during the holida... More
Holiday stockings for homeless kids
In this photo released by the Coast Guard, Bobette Scheid, President of the volunteer board for the Holiday Stockings for Homeless Children holds up one of the 3,000 stockings that will be delivered to homeless... More
Story time for Staff - A group of people wearing santa hats in a room
Col. Larry Phelps, commander, 15th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), reads "'Twas the Night Before Christmas," to his staff officers at the 13th ESC Holiday Ball in Salado, Dec. 13.
US COAST GUARD Holiday Stockings
In this photo released by the Coast Guard, Jerry Hamel finishes up a batch of holiday stockings that will be delivered to homeless children from Everett, Wash., to Tacoma, Wash., Saturday Dec. 13, 2008 at the I... More
Air Station Miami - U.S. Coast guard photo
MIAMI -- Santa Claus gets ready to disembark an HH65C Dolphin helicopter upon arrival at Air Station Miami for the Air Station and TACLET South children's Christmas party Dec. 13, 2008. More than 50 servicememb... More
2008 Newport News Toys for Tots
Aviation ordnanceman Petty Officer 1st Class Gabriel Thompson sorts through donations for stocking-stuffers as part of a volunteer effort with the 2008 Newport News Toys for Tots program. Carl Vinson is undergo... More
Toys for Tots, US Navy Photogrpah
Capt. Michael Kelly, commanding officer of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, presents toys and a check to retired Gunnery Sgt. R. Lee Ermey to benefit the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program at Naval Air... More
Toys for Tots, Louisiana, US Coast Guard Photo
Master Chief Petty Officer Tommy Davis (left), the command master chief at Coast Guard Air Station New Orleans, and Lt. Ryan Lamb, an HH-65C rescue helicopter pilot, also from Air Station New Orleans, organize ... More
Senior Airman Marco Palacios, 455th Expeditionary Force
Senior Airman Marco Palacios, 455th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron services technician, helps a customer in the services tent at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 17. Airman Palacios, deployed from Beal... More
Transient Personnel Unit Nimitz Hall display their
Transient Personnel Unit Nimitz Hall display their holiday sprit during the 2008 Operation Decoration lighting contest. Naval Station Norfolk commanders toured the base and judged commands based on holiday spri... More
Spc. Curtis Kennedy, South Bend, Indiana, Spc. Rebecca
Spc. Curtis Kennedy, South Bend, Indiana, Spc. Rebecca Eisele, Brazil, Indiana, Sgt. Aaron Eisele, Brazil, Indiana, and Spc. Anthony Leonhardt, Merryville, Indiana all pose proudly by the 1538th Transportation ... More
Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy plays "Papa Noel" and delivers
Staff Sgt. Michael Murphy plays "Papa Noel" and delivers treats and toys to Iraqi children in Baghdad Dec. 19. Sergeant Murphy is deployed to the 447th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Sather Air Base,... More
Information systems technician Petty Officer 2nd Class
Information systems technician Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Jurode departs the Pearl Harbor-based guided missile frigate USS Reuben James with Christmas presents during the ship's return to Naval Station Pearl ... More
Holiday party - Defense imagery management operations center
Sailors assigned to the Mad Foxes of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 donate gifts to local children during a holiday party. The donated gifts were part of a community service project to express gratitude for hosting VP-... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Nevin Gordner from Hughesville,
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Nevin Gordner from Hughesville, Penn. volunteers to help Iraqi boy scouts and girl guides to learn team building skills and to hand out gifts on Dec. 20. Sgt.1st Class Gordner is sittin... More
Pfc. Rebecca L. Ortego reads "Fancy Nancy," a children's
Pfc. Rebecca L. Ortego reads "Fancy Nancy," a children's book, to two young ladies in the United States, while participating in the United Through Reading program at Camp Barber, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan... More
Staff Sgt. Colleen Murray, a Oakridge, Tenn., native,
Staff Sgt. Colleen Murray, a Oakridge, Tenn., native, looks up at "Elvis", Sgt. Wayne Beach, a Buda, Texas native, as he sings his famous song, 'Blue Christmas', during Multi-National Division-Baghdad's Holiday... More
Iraqi sunset, US Marine Corps Photo
The sun sets among clouds, on Dec. 24, 2008, in the Al Hayyaniah District, Basra, Iraq.
Staff Sgt. Francisco Velez from Headquarters Company,
Staff Sgt. Francisco Velez from Headquarters Company, 81st Brigade Combat Team, Washington Army National Guard, celebrates the holidays in style Dec. 24, 2008 at Camp Ramadi, Iraq. HQ Co. is responsible for bas... More