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Six-year-old Keith chats with his shopping buddy Sergeant First Class Nick Blankenship as the two made their way around Target on Tuesday morning, selecting gifts for Keith's family members. HANNAH NEFF/Press

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Shopping buddies for Christmas
December 16, 2021 1:08 a.m.

Shopping buddies for Christmas

Children of deployed soldiers and military members team up

COEUR D’ALENE - Excitement filled the aisles of Target as local children of deployed soldiers got to play Santa with the assistance of local military members. “I’m actually having fun,” 9-year-old Daniella said. “All I have left on my list is to get my dad something.” The group of eight kids, each with a military buddy, scanned the shelves to find the perfect gift for everyone on their list on Tuesday morning.