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Mochi mashing

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- A Japanese airman (second from left) shows American Airmen how to mold Japanese sticky rice into mochi, a Japanese rice cake traditionally made and eaten during New Year's festivities. American and Japanese airmen work together at a forward-deployed location here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Aaron Burgstein)

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Thule Airmen bring Julemand to children

QAANAAQ, Greenland -- Santa Claus reads a book presented to the Airmen of Thule Air Base by children here. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jennifer Tribble)

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Thule Airmen bring Julemand to children

QAANAAQ, Greenland -- Children here dance around the Christmas tree just before opening gifts at the Julemand Celebration on Dec. 20. The gifts were provided by the Airmen of Thule Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jennifer Tribble)

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Small miracle -- Dangerously premature baby defies odds

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Genevieve Faith Nash, born prematurely, will be 5 months old when she celebrates her first Christmas with her father, Staff Sgt. Gary Nash; mother, Kelley; and her four brothers. Had she been born on schedule, she would be just 6 weeks old. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kelly Sharp)

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I've been good, Santa

GWANGJU AIR BASE, South Korea -- Santa Claus puts a smile on a child's face during a Christmas party here Dec. 19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Willis)

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Sing a song

SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Members of the gospel choir at a forward-deployed location sing carols during a tree-lighting ceremony. They are (from left) Maj. Rosemary Hudock-Welch, of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing's contingency aeromedical staging facility; Tech. Sgt. Shirenn Erdinc, of the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron; and Staff Sgt. Shannon Batson and Tech. Sgt. Jacquetta Smith, of the 386th Expeditionary Services Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicole Spence)

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Have you been a good girl?

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Allex Briggs sits on Santa's lap and tells him what she wants for Christmas. She is the daughter of Captain Matt Briggs of the 37th Airlift Squadron here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steve Czyz)

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Santa visits Arctic Village

ARCTIC VILLAGE, Alaska -- Kobe Nickolai unwraps a present from Santa Claus. Santa traveled here on a C-130 Hercules from Elmendorf Air Force Base's 517th Airlift Squadron to deliver gifts and supplies for the 37th year in a row. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown)

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Hi, Santa!

ARCTIC VILLAGE, Alaska -- Children here greet Santa Claus recently. The Alaska-native community is north of the Arctic Circle where Santa delivered gifts and supplies for the 37th year in a row. Santa traveled to the village on a C-130 Hercules from Elmendorf Air Force Base's 517th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Keith Brown)

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Santa Claus is coming to town

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Santa arrives here by a C-130 Hercules Dec. 12 to say hello to the kids at the 86th Operations Group Christmas party. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Steve Czyz)

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'Man of 200 voices' speaks at Incirlik

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Comedian and impersonator Rich Little performs here Dec. 13 as part of the United Service Organizations and Armed Forces Entertainment 2004 Holiday Tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dallas Edwards)

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Santa serenade

OKINAWA CITY, Japan -- Staff Sgt. James Wagner (left ), of the Pacific Saxophone Trio, accepts a photo of his group Dec. 14 from police chief Takashi Nakasone. The trio, which played holiday music at nearby Kadena Air Base work areas and off-base venues during a two-day visit, is part of the Pacific Air Forces Band-Asia based at Yokota AB, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather L. Tower)

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Santa serenade

OKINAWA CITY, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jeff Saunders (right) and Staff Sgt. James Wagner of the Pacific Saxophone Trio play Christmas songs at a police station here Dec. 14. The trio is part of the Pacific Air Forces Band-Asia based at Yokota Air Base, Japan. They played for units at nearby Kadena AB and at several public locations during a two-day visit to Okinawa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather L. Tower)

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Santa serenade

OKINAWA CITY, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jeff Saunders plays Christmas tunes Dec. 14 at a police station here. Also with the Pacific Saxophone Trio are Staff Sgt. James Wagner and Senior Airman Joe Butler. The trio is part of the Pacific Air Forces Band-Asia, based at Yokota Air Base, Japan. They played for units at nearby Kadena AB and at several off-base locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Heather L. Tower)

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A sweet assignment

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D -- Elsa Wong sorts cookies during the base's annual cookie drive at the chapel here Dec. 7. Volunteers from the base and local community baked nearly 17,000 cookies for dormitory residents here as part of the drive. Children from the base's two elementary schools made Christmas cards to attach to the plates of goodies. When handed out during the holiday season, each dorm resident will receive about 18 cookies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Danny Monahan)

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Learning about America

MISAWA CITY, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Daniel Bird cooks burgers in a food booth at the 16th annual American Day celebration June 13 outside nearby Misawa Air Base. The event provides opportunities for Japanese people to try real American-style cuisine and learn more about American culture. More than 70,000 people attended this year's event. Sergeant Bird is assigned to the 35th Comptroller Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Rodier)

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Learning about America

MISAWA CITY, Japan -- A Japanese girl picks up an American flag during the 16th annual American Day celebration June 13 outside nearby Misawa Air Base. The event brings visitors who are interested in learning about American culture from all over northern Japan. More than 70,000 people attended this year's event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Rodier)

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