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Light the lights, cue Santa!

By R.J. Oriez, 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs / Published December 08, 2015

Children from the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Youth Center sing Christmas songs at the beginning of the base's tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 4, 2015. After the switch was flipped, the festivities moved into the Fall Hall Community Center where children were able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, decorate cookies and do other crafts, and their parents strolled stalls selling a wide assortment of craft items. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Children from the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Youth Center sing Christmas songs at the beginning of the base's tree lighting ceremony, Dec. 4, 2015. After the switch was flipped, the festivities moved into the Fall Hall Community Center where children were able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, decorate cookies and do other crafts, and their parents strolled stalls selling a wide assortment of craft items. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Children of the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., community help Col. Stephen Kravitsky, 90th Missile Wing commander, flip the switch lighting the base's holiday tree Dec. 4, 2015. After the lighting, the festivities moved into the Fall Hall Community Center where children were able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, decorate cookies and other crafts, and their parents strolled through stalls selling a wide assortment of craft items. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Children of the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., community help Col. Stephen Kravitsky, 90th Missile Wing commander, flip the switch lighting the base's holiday tree Dec. 4, 2015. After the lighting, the festivities moved into the Fall Hall Community Center where children were able to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, decorate cookies and other crafts, and their parents strolled through stalls selling a wide assortment of craft items. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Solomon Gray, 1, son of Tech Sgts. Amy Gray, 90th Force Support Squadron, and Brandon Gray, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron, gives Santa Claus a high-five as Mrs. Claus looks on in the Fall Hall Community Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Dec. 4, 2015. The Grays were attending the base's annual tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Solomon Gray, 1, son of Tech Sgts. Amy Gray, 90th Force Support Squadron, and Brandon Gray, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron, gives Santa Claus a high-five as Mrs. Claus looks on in the Fall Hall Community Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Dec. 4, 2015. The Grays were attending the base's annual tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Gabrielle Moncrief, 5, gives Santa a hug Dec. 4, 2015 in the Fall Hall Community Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Gabrielle is the daughter of Lt. Col. Tiaundra Moncrief, 90th Missile Wing staff judge advocate. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Gabrielle Moncrief, 5, gives Santa a hug Dec. 4, 2015 in the Fall Hall Community Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Gabrielle is the daughter of Lt. Col. Tiaundra Moncrief, 90th Missile Wing staff judge advocate. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Brooklyn Houghton, 4, whispers into Santa's ear as he listens to what she wants for Christmas this year. Brooklyn, the daughter of Julie and Staff Sgt. Eric Houghton, Air Force Global Strike Command missile engineering office got the chance to visit with Santa Dec. 4, 2015, following the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., annual tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez.)
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Brooklyn Houghton, 4, whispers into Santa's ear as he listens to what she wants for Christmas this year. Brooklyn, the daughter of Julie and Staff Sgt. Eric Houghton, Air Force Global Strike Command missile engineering office got the chance to visit with Santa Dec. 4, 2015, following the F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., annual tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez.)

Airmen and family members stroll through stalls featuring crafts and baked goods in the Fall Hall Community Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Dec. 4, 2015. The opportunity to gift shop was part of the annual base tree lighting festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Airmen and family members stroll through stalls featuring crafts and baked goods in the Fall Hall Community Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Dec. 4, 2015. The opportunity to gift shop was part of the annual base tree lighting festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

Airmen and family members stroll through stalls featuring crafts and baked goods in the Fall Hall Community Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Dec. 4, 2015. The opportunity to gift shop was part of the annual base tree lighting festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Airmen and family members stroll through stalls featuring crafts and baked goods in the Fall Hall Community Center on F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Dec. 4, 2015. The opportunity to gift shop was part of the annual base tree lighting festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

The F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., holiday tree glows with multicolored lights Dec. 4, 2015, following the annual tree lighting festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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The F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., holiday tree glows with multicolored lights Dec. 4, 2015, following the annual tree lighting festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

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F.E.WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo -- It is a tradition going way back--lights on a tree, kids singing, that old guy in the red suit--and it is that time of year again. Col. Stephen Kravitsky, 90th Missile Wing commander, with help from some of the younger members of the base community, officiated over the lighting of the F.E. Warren AFB holiday tree Dec. 4.

Along with the hot chocolate and Santa, those who came out for the lighting were able to browse through the stalls of the Kris Kringle Mart, sponsored by the base's arts and crafts center, in Fall Hall and partake in craft project with their kids.