An F/A-18 Hornet decorated with lights and an oversized Santa on board the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush in 2010.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Steinberg/US Navy

The US military has thousands of troops stationed at hundreds of bases in dozens of countries around the world. During the holiday season, service members at these outposts often look for ways to add some Christmas spirit.

When troops are deployed or stationed overseas during the holidays, they do everything they can to bring...

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