Team Andersen Gathers for Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Santa Clause rides in Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25’s MH-60S Sea Hawk over the Sunrise Conference Center at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024. Santa’s grand entrance marked the start of Andersen’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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Team Andersen Gathers for Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Santa Clause exits Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25’s MH-60S Sea Hawk and greets families at the Sunrise Conference Center at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024. Santa’s grand entrance marked the start of Andersen’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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Team Andersen Gathers for Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Palenske, commander of the 36th Wing, speaks at the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024. Family and friends rallied together at the Tree Lighting Ceremony to celebrate the start of the holiday season by meeting Santa and enjoying live music, face painting, games and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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Team Andersen Gathers for Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Grinch attempts to steal the Christmas tree during the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andersen Air Force base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024. The Grinch was apprehended by a 36th Security Forces Squadron Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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The Grinch gets escorted away from the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andersen Air Force base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024. After attempting to steal the tree, The Grinch was apprehended and escorted by a 36th Security Forces Squadron Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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Team Andersen Gathers for Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Medeira family (left) and the Hand Family (right) pose for a group photo in front of the tree during the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024. Friends and family participated in the event which included meeting Santa, face painting, games, live music and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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Members of the Guam Army National Guard perform live music during the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024. The Tree Lighting Ceremony had live performances from Army National Guard, Andersen Middle School choir, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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Mabel Weaver gets her face painted during the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024. Friends and family participated in the event which included meeting Santa, face painting, games, live music and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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The Bencher and Koonce kids get ready for a photo at the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024. Friends and family participated in the event which included meeting Santa, face painting, games, live music and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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Team Andersen Gathers for Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Published Dec. 8, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell
36th Wing Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam --

Team Andersen gathers for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024. Family and friends get some Christmas cheer with with games, live music, and special guest stars like Santa and the Grinch.