Santa 'drops in' on RQS Christmas party

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  • 18th Wing Public Affairs
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan --  Santa Claus doesn't just slide down chimneys anymore ... he rappels from helicopters as well.

Santa and one of his elves rappelled from a HH-60 helicopter just in time to join the 33rd and 31st Rescue Squadrons and 33rd Helicopter Maintenance Unit's kid's Christmas party, Dec. 17.

Once on the ground, Santa and his elf greeted the children of the squadrons and gave each of them a gift. There were also games, bouncers, cake decorating and other events available to keep the kids entertained.

This is the fourth year the squadrons have had a kid's Christmas party featuring Santa's exciting entrance and it's become an important holiday tradition for the squadrons and something the kids look forward to all year.