The Operation Tango Mike float at Friday's Kelseyville Christmas in the Country. Photo by Tammy Myers.

KELSEYVILLE – Operation Tango Mike participated in Kelseyville's Christmas in the Country Friday.

The group's entry was really something from the heart, said Operation Tango Mike founder Ginny Craven.

The Sea Scouts proudly led the way with the group's banner, followed by Craven's 1959 Willys Jeep, with Santa and care packages.

Then came a big red truck with Pooh, Tigger and two of American heroes. It all culminated with the group's salute to the troops and its themed float, "Sending a little bit of home for the holidays."

The float (house) was decked out with care packages for the troops and photos of them too. Craven said the group also proudly flew the branch flags with the MIA/POW flag.

"Santa Clause is Coming to Iraq" played on the stereo and the group was loud and proud about supporting our troops.

Craven said the group's entry was dedicated in memory of SPC Peter Schmidt, who was killed in action Nov. 13. Signs denoting the dedication were posted on both sides at the front corner.

Craven's 1959 Willys Jeep commplete with care packages. Photo by Tammy Myers.

Santa and the care packages in the back of the Jeep. Photo by Tammy Myers.

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