Johanna Valencia, cousin of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jorge Bedoya, first sergeant for the 145th Medical Group, conducts face-painting for students during Operation Santa held at the Aristotle Preparatory Academy, Dec. 16, 2017. Operation Santa is a local and annual event run by the Chapter 7 organization of the North Carolina Air National Guard. This year, the NCANG provided presents, lunch, music, face-painting, blankets, stuffed animals. They partnered with the local Target for food donations and a craft table, and inflatable castles through Garris and Wilson Entertainment. Bedoya and his family volunteer for nearly every annual event to help with face-painting. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff. Sgt. Laura J. Montgomery)