Who needs a reindeer and sleigh?

An HH-60G Pave Hawk from RAF Lakenheath, England, gives Santa Claus a ride to the Imperial War Museum at Duxford on Dec. 5. Volunteers from the 48th Fighter Wing hosted a party for terminally and seriously ill children at the museum. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Stagner)

Sea Rescue

Airmen of the 56th Rescue Squadron at RAF Lakenheath, England, pose in front of one of the two HH-60G Pave Hawks used in a rescue mission off the West coast of Ireland, June 26. The pararescue specialists and crew hoisted a sailor in need of emergent medical care onto their helicopter from the cargo ship, Pascha. The man was experiencing severe abdominal pain, requiring immediate medical evacuation. Two additional U.S. Air Force aircraft, a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing and a MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 352nd Special Operations Group -- both from nearby RAF Mildenhall -- supported the operation for refueling and communication purposes. A Nimrod, search and rescue aircraft, from the United Kingdom also played a critical role in the operation, providing real time communication and coordination between the ship and USAF aircraft. The patient was delivered to an awaiting ambulance in Shannon, Ireland, and is in stable condition. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airmen Michael Barber)

Sea Rescue

A 56th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk from RAF Lakenheath, England, flies toward the cargo ship Pascha, approximately 400 miles off of the West coast of Ireland, June 26. Two helicopters from the squadron made the journey to save a sailor who was experiencing severe abdominal pain and required immediate medical evacuation. Two additional U.S. Air Force aircraft, a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 100th Air Refueling Wing and a MC-130P Combat Shadow from the 352nd Special Operations Group -- both from nearby RAF Mildenhall -- supported the operation for refueling and communication purposes. A Nimrod, search and rescue aircraft, from the United Kingdom also played a critical role in the operation, providing real time communication and coordination between the ship and USAF aircraft. The patient was delivered to an awaiting ambulance in Shannon, Ireland, and is in stable condition. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jay Reinschi.)

One Night Only

An F-16 from the 312th Fighter Squadron, Royal Netherlands Air Force, lands at RAF Lakenheath, England May 26, 2009. The pilots will be performing dissimilar air combat training against the 493rd FS on their way home May 27. The one day event is part of the two squadron?s ongoing international relationship. It provides the pilots an opportunity to train against aircraft other than the ones they?re flying, enhancing their skills and granting them experience unavailable if they didn?t train together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Gallahan)

Strike Lance 2009

CAMPIA TURZII, Romania – An F-15E Strike Eagle is greeted, upon arrival here April 21, by 48th Fighter Wing Airmen. Aircraft from the 494th Fighter Squadron arrived here to participate in “Strike Lance 2009." The training deployment demonstrates the continuing commitment of U.S. Air Forces in Europe to train with and support NATO allies, thereby strengthening relations and interoperability between the U.S. Air Force and Romanian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Kristopher Levasseur)

Strike Lance 2009

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 494th Fighter Squadron takes off for Campia Turzii, Romania here April 17, 2009. The 494th Fighter Squadron will have the opportunity to train with MiG-21L's to improve tactical flying skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston) (Released)