NORAD Will Track Santa Despite Government Shutdown
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The North American Aerospace Defense Command says they will track Santa's route despite the government shutdown. NORAD will continue the 63-year-old tradition of "NORAD Tracks Santa" on Dec. 24 with the help of volunteers.
"Military personnel who conduct NORAD Tracks Santa are supported by approximately 1,500 volunteers who make the program possible each and every year," the agency said in a tweet.
In the event of a government shutdown, NORAD will continue with its 63-year tradition of NORAD Tracks Santa on Dec. 24. Military personnel who conduct NORAD Tracks Santa are supported by approximately 1,500 volunteers who make the program possible each and every year. pic.twitter.com/fY0oyjrdDc
— U.S. Northern Command (@USNorthernCmd) December 21, 2018
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