Senior Master Sgt. Charles Rose, 55th Wing Inspector General superintendent, entertains children as ‘Budd’ the elf during the annual Offutt Christmas Tree Lighting event held at the Patriot Club, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Dec. 6, 2018. Rose, along with being the festivities emcee, entertained guests throughout the club – always in character. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger)