Eastern Air Defense Sector personnel conduct training in preparation for Santa tracking operations. Pictured from front to back, are: Sgt. Thomas Vance of the Royal Canadian Air Force, a member of EADS Canadian Detachment; and Master Sgt. Michelle Gagnon, Master Sgt. Lena Kryczkowski (standing) and Master Sgt. Shane Reid, all members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Squadron.
Oswego Daily News

Eastern Air Defense Sector Aids NORAD’s Annual Santa Claus Tracking Mission

When you’re an old and chubby guy hauling zillions of dollars worth of toys and goodies on your sleigh in the dark of night with only eight tiny reindeer for protection – it’s safe to say you could use some more security. And, if you cover the entire world in one night, you need someone that can keep up with you. That’s where The US Air Force comes in. On Christmas Eve, New York Air National Guardsmen and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel from the Eastern Air Defense Sector will play a key role as the North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks Santa Claus and his reindeer.

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Sandra Scott Travels

Sandra Scott Travels: Gozo Is Full of History And Beauty

Gozo is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, one of 21 islands that make up the Maltese archipelago. Over the years, Gozo has been influenced by and/or ruled by a variety of people including the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Sicilians, French and British. It is a 20-minute ferry ride from the main island of Malta. The island is not only smaller than Malta but quieter and more rural. Because of its uniqueness it has been used in many movies.

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