The American Legion provided children of 1st Infantry Division Soldiers with Christmas presents during Operation North Pole December 7th and 8th.

The American Legion announced that this was the 8th year for this annual event. This year 682 children received presents.

The Chairman of the Committee organizing the event, Roger Beckley credited the efforts of the other committee members, “Every committee member contributed many hours of work,” Beckley said. ” Their efforts made this event successful.” Many American Legion family members dressed as Christmas characters for the event.

Other entities helped with this event including Fort Riley’s Adjutant General Corps Regimental Association, the Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard, a disc jockey and Red Cross volunteers. Santa Claus also was in attendance.