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VICENZA, ITALY, (November 30, 2025): U.S. Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF), perform a series of physical events during the Santa’s bootcamp themed Lions Legacy competition at Caserma Del Din, Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 1, 2025. Among other events, the bootcamp consisted of physical activities such as dragging a sleigh, lifting heavy toy bags and low crawling through a chimney, all meant to simulate Santa's Christmas workout routine. SETAF-AF personnel conducted the gauntlet as part of the Lions Legacy monthly series, focused on enhancing warfighter readiness through unit cohesion and sustained physical fitness. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. James Robinson)
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OKINAWA, JAPAN, (December 3, 2025): U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, prepare a holiday parade for departure at Camp McTureous, Okinawa, Japan. Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force supported Marine Corps Community Services by escorting Santa around the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jackson Ricker)
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GREAT LAKES, ILLINOIS, UNITED STATES, (December 5, 2025): Sailors pose for a picture with Santa during a Holiday Extravaganza event hosted by Naval Station Great Lakes Morale, Wellness, and Recreation at the Epicenter. The event was open to service members and their families and created a festive environment for service member’s children with holiday workshop crafts, free movies and bowling, pictures with Santa and free cookies and hot chocolate. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Mueller)
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POLAND, (December 4, 2025): U.S. Army Soldiers gather during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Swietoszow, Poland. Ceremonies such as these strengthen community bonds and provide deployed Soldiers with holiday cheer and shared connection. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Bernabe Lopez)
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PENTAGON, (December 3, 2025): Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his wife, Jennifer, dedicated a 14-foot Nellie Stevens Holly Christmas tree to the families of U.S. service members today during an inaugural tree lighting ceremony in the Pentagon's courtyard. The tree, which replaced a 17-year-old Amelanchier shrub that had recently fallen into decline and was scheduled for removal next year, is expected to eventually grow over 30 feet tall and live for more than 50 years.
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WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES, (December 6, 2025): Soldiers from The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” bring the holiday spirit to Washington, D.C., during the annual American Holiday Festival at DAR Constitution Hall. The performance was hosted by Brig. Gen. Antoinette Gant, commanding general of the Joint Task Force–National Capital Region and U.S. Army Military District of Washington. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Rachel Minto)