Photo Release: Santa and his elves bring Christmas cheer to the villages of Kodiak

KODIAK, Alaska - Santa and his elves load a Kodiak-based Coast Guard Air Station MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter, Dec. 8, 2010, in preparation for Santa to the Villages outreach around Kodiak Island.

The Spouse's Association of Kodiak has teamed up with Kodiak-based Coast Guard Air Station helicopter crews for Santa to the Villages outreach spreading Christmas cheer to the remote villages of Kodiak Island since 1973.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lally.

KODIAK, Alaska - An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Kodiak transports Santa and his elves to the remote villages of Kodiak Dec. 13, 2010.

The Santa to the Villages program has been in action for more than 30 years and through the generous support of the Coast Guard Spouse's Association of Kodiak, Air Station Kodiak and the Coast Guard Cutter SPAR brings holiday cheer, books and warm garments to the children of Ahkiok, Larsen Bay, Karluk, Ouzinkie, Port Lions and Old Harbor.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lally.

LARSEN BAY, Alaska - Larsen Bay School 3rd grader Serabella Jones, 8, sits on Santa's lap with her present from him during Santa to the Villages outreach Dec. 13, 2010.

The Spouse's Association of Kodiak works throughout the year to raise funds and collect donations for the children's presents, books and hats and gloves.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lally.

LARSEN BAY, Alaska - Santa receives a hug from a young boy after he opened his present from Santa in the Larsen Bay School gym Dec. 13, 2010.

Santa teams up with the Spouse's Association of Kodiak, Kodiak-based Coast Guard Air Station helicopter crews and the cutter SPAR to visit the remote villages of Kodiak Island during the annual Santa to the Villages outreach.

U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lally.

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