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Date: Dec. 7, 2004
Contact: Petty Officer Sara Francis
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Photo Release

Official U.S. Coast Guard photo release - Santa arrives in Chiniak by Coast Guard helicopter

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KODIAK, Alaska - Santa and his helpers arrived in Chiniak by Coast Guard helicopter about 10 A.M. Monday to deliver presents and Christmas cheer to the village, especially the children. The visit marks the first of six to villages around Kodiak Island. The Coast Guard Officer Spouses Association sponsors the event each year. Santa's helpers include Amy Johannesen, Ingrid Bacher, Virginia Cameron, Becky Stone and Petty Officer Second Class David Miller. (Official U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Cmdr. Shawn Tripp, Air Station Kodiak)

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