Tree lighting at Incirlik

Santa Claus makes a surprise visit during the tree lighting ceremony at the base chapel Dec. 3, 2010 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The ceremony is held every year during the holiday season to bring Airmen and their families together by lighting the base holiday tree. (U.S Air Force Photo by Staff Sergeant Alexandre Montes/Released)

Tree lighting at Incirlik

Incirlik members gathered at the base chapel for the tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3, 2010 at the base chapel. The ceremony is held every year during the holiday season to bring Airmen and their families together by lighting the base holiday tree. (U.S Air Force Photo by Staff Sergeant Alexandre Montes/Released)

Tree lighting at Incirlik

Children from the Incirlik Unit School choir sing carols during the tree lighting ceremony at the base chapel Dec. 3, 2010 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. The ceremony is held every year during the holiday season to bring Airmen and their families together by lighting the base holiday tree. (U.S Air Force Photo by Staff Sergeant Alexandre Montes/Released)

Tree lighting at Incirlik

Published Dec. 20, 2010
By Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- The tree lighting ceremony is held every year during the holiday season to bring Airmen and their families together by lighting the base holiday tree.