Minot AFB hosts annual tree lighting ceremony

The ceremonial light switch stands in front of glowing trees at the annual tree lighting ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 1, 2016. The ceremony concluded with a visit from Santa Claus who arrived via a 5th Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)

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Minot AFB hosts annual tree lighting ceremony

Children sing for Airmen and their families during the annual tree lighting ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 1, 2016. The event offered an opportunity for Team Minot families to usher in the holiday season together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)

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Minot AFB hosts annual tree lighting ceremony

Trees are adorned with snow and colored lights at the annual tree lighting ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 1, 2016. The ceremony concluded with a visit from Santa Claus who arrived via a 5th Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)

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Minot AFB hosts annual tree lighting ceremony

Published Dec. 2, 2016
By Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong
Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Col. Matthew Brooks, 5th Bomb Wing commander, and Col. Kelvin Townsend, 91st Missile Wing vice commander, flipped the switch during the annual tree lighting ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 1, 2016. Airmen and their families attended the event to help usher in the holiday season. The ceremony concluded with a visit from Santa Claus who arrived via a 5th Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)