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Children from St. Martin School in Bitburg, Germany, perform a skit for Sankt Nikolaus and visitors from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Dec. 8, 2014. Nikolaus visited the school to meet with children and tell them Christmas stories. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Thomas McGrew, left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Meeker, middle, and Gertie Appleby, right, all from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron, help Sankt Nikolaus pass out gifts to St. Martin School children in Bitburg, Germany, Dec. 8, 2014. Spangdahlem Airmen raised more than $10,000 and 2,000 volunteer hours to support St. Martin Schools’ special needs children in 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
Sankt Nikolaus sits on a golden chair and reads to children from St. Martin School in Bitburg, Germany, Dec. 8, 2014. St. Martin School invited Airmen from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, to join the children in celebration with Sankt Nikolaus. The Airmen passed out presents and candy to the children after meeting Sankt Nikolaus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
U.S. Air Force Airmen and civilians from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, sing carols with children from St. Martin School in Bitburg, Germany, Dec. 8, 2014. Gifts were presented to the children by the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron leadership, who raise funds each year to support the school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)
Deborah Gates, spouse of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brian Gates, 52nd Fighter Wing command chief; and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Lee and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Dulaney, both from the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron, pass out gifts at St. Martin School in Bitburg, Germany, Dec. 8, 2014. Spangdahlem civil engineers led two major events each year for these special needs children: “St. Martin’s Day” Special Olympics at Spangdahlem and this visit to pass out gifts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kyle Gese/Released)