SRN121316A- NORAD continues the tradition of tracking Santa Claus and 1,500 Soldiers prepare to deploy to Afghanistan.
Sergeant Laura martin, Soldiers Radio News
The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, has used satellites and high-powered radar to track Santa Claus since 1955. Service members from all U.S. military branches will be standing by to take your calls December 24th. Captain Scott miller tells us this is an exciting time of year for NORAD.
"it is a no-fail mission, but it is such an honor for all of us here to track Santa...and it's just an honor to do it each and every time."
Visit noradsanta.org for more information on how you can track Santa this Christmas.
The department of the army announced the deployment of 1,500 soldiers of 1st brigade combat team, 1st armored division, stationed in fort bliss, Texas, to Afghanistan this winter. This deployment is part of a regular rotation of forces in support of operation freedom's sentinel.
For stories like these and more go to army.mil.
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Date Taken: | 12.13.2016 |
Date Posted: | 12.13.2016 14:12 |
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Year | 2011 |
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