Alexandra Dinet’s brother and sisters rush into her arms as she is revealed at Lura M. Sharp’s Morning Program. Dinet, who is in the Army, was not supposed to be able to be home for the holidays. But thanks to a request from Jessica Pierce for Santa to use his Christmas magic, she was able to be home with the whole family and surprised her siblings at school.
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Surprise Gift From Santa Brings Sister Home For The Holidays

In a touching letter to Santa, eight-year-old Jessica Pierce, asked Santa to use his Christmas magic to bring her sister, Baba (Alexandra Dinet) home from the Army for the holidays. Dinet, who is in training in the military, was not originally scheduled to be home, marking the first time in young Jessica’s life when the whole family was not together for Christmas.

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New York Air National Guard Will Help NORAD Track Santa on Christmas Eve

“NORAD has supported Santa Claus’ Christmas Eve operations for more than 50 years and we are always delighted to help,” said Col. Michael J. Norton, EADS commander. “I can assure everyone that EADS will do everything in its power to assist Santa with his critical mission.” NORAD starts its Santa tracking operation at 5 a.m. on Dec. 24.

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