Santa visits Coast Guard Air Station

Santa Clause, played by retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Rick Waechter, listens to children's Christmas wishes at Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, N.J. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. The air station held its annual Christmas party open to all air station members and their families. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lindberg)

Santa Clause, played by retired Coast Guard Chief Warrant Officer Rick Waechter, arrives at Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City, N.J. Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008. Santa flew in on a Coast Guard HH-65C Dolphin helicopter to hand out presents to children during the air station's annual Christmas party. (U.S. Coast Guard photo/Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lindberg)