/ Published December 09, 2007
The 36th Operations Support Squadron won first place in Andersens' 2007 Giant Holiday Card contest on the night of the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Dec. 7. The 36th OSS was awarded $350 from the 36th Services Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Kimball)
Brig. Gen. Douglas Owens, 36th Wing commander, chose two children from the audience to assist him in officially welcoming in the holiday season with the traditional Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Dec. 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Kimball)
Andersen Elementary School students sing for servicemembers and their families during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Dec. 7. The ceremony kicked off the official holiday season for Andersen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Kimball)
Santa Claus showed up for the celebration during Andersen's Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony Dec. 7, and children got a chance to tell him their Christmas wishes. Sparky the Fire Dog was also on site to remind children about safety during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Kimball)