The Department of the Army issued orders today to BG S. Clause, recalling him to active duty, with a report date of 24 Dec 17.
 
A reservist, with 1,742 years of service, this airborne Soldier specializes in vertical delivery of high-value items. He is airborne and air assault qualified. He is also a 46R, Public Affairs Broadcast Specialist. 
 
Also recalled, were LTC Dasher, 1SG Dancer, MSG Prancer, MAJ Vixen, MAJ Comet, Chaplain (LTC) Cupid, SGT Donner, and Pv2 Blitzen. 2LT Rudolph is also authorized to report for duty; however, he must first successfully complete Land Nav training, which he has failed four times—he was caught Intentionally Following Roads (IFR) !
 
Although the above troops are on orders for only 24 hours, it is anticipated that they will submit a travel claim for 24,901 miles at .56/mile, using a POV. Suitable Government transportation is not available.
 
As a special operations unit, each member is granted a high level of uniform flexibility, as well as relaxed grooming standards. Per Diem has been modified to included large quantities of hot cocoa and cookies. 

(I got a copy of these special orders from a retired SF elf friend of mine. Merry Christmas one and all!)