Return To Active Duty

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Return To Active Duty
ByChris Grollnek
December 15, 2025

FLASH OVERRIDE Z

ALMAR (All Marines)

PRIORITY RESERVE RECALLS:



Illustration of Santa Claus dressed in winter gear holding a rifle, walking through a snowy landscape with a military-style truck in the background, representing vigilance and protection during winter.
A symbolic illustration portraying Santa Claus in a winter environment, emphasizing vigilance, preparedness, and protection amid harsh conditions.

The United States Marine Corps issued orders today to Sergeant Major S. Claus, recalling him to active duty, with a RNLTD of 24 Dec 2025, (Return to active duty).

Sgt. Major Claus, known to use the alias “Saint Nicholas”, “Kris Kringle”, “Father Christmas”, or simply “Santa”, is a reservist with 1,748 years of service.

He specializes as a tactical operator of the next generation DEC-25B, Cargo Airborne Delivery (CAnDY) Carrier. The DEC-25B is contractor-modified and fully equipped with Cargo Antlered Navigation Equipment Sensors (CANES).

It has also been retrofitted with eight high-powered, air-cooled Rangifer Tarandus carrot-fed generators. As a single seat cargo delivery platform, it is capable of vertical delivery of high-value items, take-off and landing without pilot controlled lighting (PCL).

These unique specifications, coupled with the additional Public Affairs skill sets possessed by Sgt. Major Claus, classify the entire deployable package as a low-density, high-demand (LD/HD) asset.

Also recalled, were 1st Sergeant Dasher, Master Sergeant Dancer, Gunnery Sergeant Prancer, Staff Sergeant Vixen, Sergeant Comet, Corporal Cupid, Lance Corporal Donner, and Private First Class Blitzen.

Private Rudolph is also authorized to report for duty; however, he must first successfully complete his Phase II SERE Training, which he has failed three times due to a medical condition related to his nose.

Although the above Marines are on orders for only 24 hours, it is anticipated that they will submit a travel claim for 24,901 miles at $0.56/mile, using a POV. Suitable Government transportation is not available.

As a special operations unit, each member is granted a high level of uniform flexibility, as well as relaxed grooming standards. Per diem has been modified to include large quantities of hot cocoa and cookies. Government travel card use has been authorized. United States Marine Corps

Credit: James Douglas Smith

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Private Rudolph's delay to duty is also being delayed due to the necessity of being refitted with TCAS and ADS-B equipment, in accordance with the S.2503 ROTOR act.

[Poohbah]

Private Rudolph's delay to duty is also being delayed due to the necessity of being refitted with TCAS and ADS-B equipment, in accordance with the S.2503 ROTOR act.

Yeah, Santa needs a better collision avoidance system than listening for Rudolph to yell, "OH S***!""

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Private Rudolph's delay to duty is also being delayed due to the necessity of being refitted with TCAS and ADS-B equipment, in accordance with the S.2503 ROTOR act.

Yeah, Santa needs a better collision avoidance system than listening for Rudolph to yell, "OH S***!""