Because Some Things Are Bigger Than Politics: During the Government Shutdown NORAD Will Be Tracking Santa On A Volunteer Basis

From the Official profile of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the United States Northern Command:

In the event of a government shutdown, NORAD will continue with its 63-year tradition of NORAD Tracks Santa on Dec. 24. Military personnel who conduct NORAD Tracks Santa are supported by approximately 1,500 volunteers who make the program possible each and every year. pic.twitter.com/fY0oyjrdDc

— NORAD & USNORTHCOM (@Norad_Northcom) December 21, 2018