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NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 A volunteer takes a call at the NORAD Tracks Santa operations center at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 A service member takes a call at the NORAD Tracks Santa operations center at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025.NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 A volunteer shares laughs with others at the NORAD Tracks Santa operations center while monitoring phone lines at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Service members take calls at NORAD tracks Santa operations center at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 A graphic on the wall displays technical information on Santa’s sleigh during the NORAD Tracks Santa event at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 We Have The Watch decorations are flanked by holiday decor during the NORAD Tracks Santa event at Peterson Space Force Base Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 A welcoming brief is held at the beginning of the NORAD Tracks Santa event at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Volunteers at the NORAD Tracks Santa operations center monitor phone lines at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 A service member takes a selfie as the NORAD Tracks Santa event starts at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Volunteers at the NORAD Tracks Santa operations center monitor phone lines at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Holidays decorations mark the 70th anniversary of NORAD Tracks Santa during the annual event. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Volunteers at the NORAD Tracks Santa operations center monitor phone lines at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025.NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 A service member smiles at the camera while monitoring calls at the NORAD Tracks Santa at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Volunteers at the NORAD Tracks Santa operations center monitor phone lines at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Volunteers at the NORAD Tracks Santa operations center monitor phone lines at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Holiday lights decorate the outside wall during NORAD Tracks Santa at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Volunteers at the NORAD Tracks Santa operations center monitor phone lines at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Volunteers at the NORAD Tracks Santa operations center monitor phone lines at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025.NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Volunteers at the NORAD Tracks Santa operations center monitor phone lines at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Volunteers at the NORAD Tracks Santa operations center monitor phone lines at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 24, 2025. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

NORAD volunteers tracking Santa — NORAD tracks Santa 2025 Holidays decorations mark the 70th anniversary of NORAD Tracks Santa during the annual event. NORAD is a binational command that monitors and defends North American aerospace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year using complementary, multi-domain defense capabilities, including military aircraft, radars, and satellites. The U.S. and Canadian professionals accomplishing this mission daily use these same systems with the additional mission of tracking Santa’s travels on Dec. 24 each year. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez) (Staff Sgt. Jaime Sanchez/NORAD Tracks Santa)

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