Santa and his elves at the USO on Ramstein AB, Germany (USO Ramstein [Facebook])

On Nov. 2, 2024, Santa Claus was spotting at the USO on Ramstein Air Base in Germany.  

He brought hot chocolate and cookies for all the amazing families who showed up to get their Christmas photos taken. Many of the kids took advantage of the opportunity to fill out and send a letter to Santa, while plenty of parents listened in to hear if their kid had been naughty or nice this year. 

Elf Kristen Kringle, who is currently deployed from the North Pole to the Stars and Stripes headquarters, was on hand to help facilitate getting every wish list sent to Santa. She will be on duty all season until every letter from our military-affiliated kids in Europe is accounted for! 

Santa and elf Kristen Kringle at the USO on Ramstein AB (USO Ramstein [Facebook])