Santa trades sleigh for fighter jet for Fresno visit

FRESNO, Calif.

Dozens of families were there to greet Saint Nick. Of course, he came with presents for the children whose parents are in the Air National Guard.

"The little kids, they're mesmerized. Just the suspense, the doors open and there's Santa in a fighter jet. Even the adults were excited, I was excited and I fly that jet," said Col. Sam with the 144th Fighter Wing.

Not everyone was excited to see Santa. One little girl made a quick get-away before passing along her holiday wish list. The Christmas party is also a way for the guard's families to connect with each other.

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