Here comes Santa Claus

Santa, played by 419th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Keith Knudson, waves upon arriving at the wing’s Christmas party Sunday. About 100 children waited outside Hangar 37 as Santa made his grand entrance via F-16. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Crystal Charriere)

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The more the merrier

Children wait eagerly for Santa’s helper to call their name so they can meet Santa. More children came to see Santa this year than ever before. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Crystal Charriere)

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Santa brings Christmas cheer to 419th

Published Dec. 7, 2011
By Staff Report
419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Santa arrived here with a little help from his friends at the 419th Fighter Wing as they hosted a Christmas party for children of wing reservists Sunday. About 100 children waited outside Hangar 37 as Santa, played by 419th FW Commander Col. Keith Knudson, made his grand entrance via F-16. More children came to see Santa this year than ever before, getting a chance to meet with Santa and receive gifts and goodies.

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Here comes Santa Claus

The more the merrier