Offutt tree lighting

One-year-old Oscar Clausen, son of LeAnn Clausen, 55th Force Support Squadron’s Outdoor Recreation director, gets a chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus while attending the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held at both the Strategic Air Command Chapel and the Patriot Club at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 29. The Patriot Club offered numerous family activities and food. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Hans Palaoro, 55th Wing vice commander, with the help of 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s Staff Sgt.’s Mark Lewis’s children, flips the switch to illuminate Strategic Air Command Chapel’s Christmas Tree at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 29. Every year hundreds of families gather at the SAC Chapel to attend the Christmas Tree Lighting prior to going indoors for food, games and a chance to meet Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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The Strategic Air Command Children’s Church Choir sings Christmas Carols following the annual tree lighting ceremony held at the SAC Chapel on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 29. The tree lighting and festivities that follow draws hundreds of families each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Five-year-old John Schatz, son of Master Sgt. Alicia Schatz, 55th Medical Operations Squadron, carefully looks through the “elf mart” merchandise to select a gift for his parents as part of the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 29. The “Elf Mart” catered exclusively to child shoppers with all items for mom and dad costing one dollar. Complimentary gift wrapping by Santa’s elves was also available. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Two-year-old Emma Friedrich, daughter of Staff Sgt. Evan Friedrich, 55th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, concentrates on finishing her custom holiday card while attending the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony reception hosted by the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 29. In addition to decorating cards, children also had a chance to dress up candy canes and ice their own cookies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Two-year-old Jackson Buehler and his mom, dependents of Capt. Trent Buehler, 55th Dental Squadron, look through piles of holiday ornaments they can select to build their own tree ornament while attending the Christmas Tree Lighting reception at the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 29. The tree lighting and festivities that follow draws hundreds of families each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cameron Smith, 55th Strategic Communication, and his three-year-old-daughter, Teagan, decorate a candy cane to look like one of Santa’s Reindeer while attending the Christmas Tree Lighting reception held at the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 29. In addition to foods and crafts children also had a chance to meet Santa Claus and be entertained by a magician. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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The Salvation Army’s Brass Ensemble made an appearance for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony held at the Strategic Air Command Chapel as well as the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 29. The tree lighting ceremony and the festivities that follow draws hundreds of families. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Josh Plueger/Released)

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Offutt holds tree lighting ceremony and festivities

Published Dec. 3, 2012

Offutt tree lighting

Offutt tree lighting

Offutt tree lighting

Offutt tree lighting

Offutt tree lighting

Offutt tree lighting

Offutt tree lighting

Offutt tree lighting