A map depicts Adm. Santa Claus’ flight plan over neighborhoods across Southern Maryland during a pre-deployment reconnaissance mission on Dec. 15 ahead of annual operations planned for Christmas Eve. Claus will fly with elves and other holiday helpers from Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (HX) 21 out of Naval Air Station Patuxent River to spread cheer and finalize his naughty list. (U.S. Navy photo by Erik Hildebrandt)