A closer look

Master Sgt. Christopher Carrico, 39th Force Support Squadron first sergeant, gives his daughter, Ciandra Carrico, a closer look at the base Christmas tree during Incirlik’s tree lighting ceremony Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 at the base chapel. The tree lighting ceremony is held every year during the holiday season to bring Airmen and their families together by lighting the base Christmas tree, serving cookies and hot chocolate, and a special visit from Santa. (U.S Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Ashley Wood)

Holiday message

Col. Eric Beene, 39th Air Base Wing commander, welcomes everyone to Incirlk’s tree lighting ceremony Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 at the base chapel. The tree lighting ceremony is held every year during the holiday season to bring Airmen and their families together by lighting the base Christmas tree, serving cookies and hot chocolate, and a special visit from Santa. (U.S Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Ashley Wood)

Picture with Santa

Stacey Turner, wife of Lt. Col James Turner, 39th Force Support Squadron commander, takes a photo of their children with Santa Claus during Incirlik’s tree lighting ceremony Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 at the base chapel. The tree lighting ceremony is held every year during the holiday season to bring Airmen and their families together by lighting the base Christmas tree, serving cookies and hot chocolate, and a special visit from Santa. (U.S Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Ashley Wood)

Sweet tooth

Chase Turner, son of Stacey and Lt. Col. James Turner, 39th Force Support Squadron commander, grabs cookies during Incirlik’s tree lighting ceremony Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 at the base chapel. The tree lighting ceremony is held every year during the holiday season to bring Airmen and their families together by lighting the base Christmas tree, serving cookies and hot chocolate, and a special visit from Santa. (U.S Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Ashley Wood)

Incirlik brightens holidays

Published Dec. 4, 2009
By Senior Airman Ashley Wood
39 Air Base Wing public affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Incirlik members gathered to bring in the holiday season during the annual tree lighting ceremony here Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009 at the base chapel. The tree lighting ceremony is held every year during the holiday season to bring Airmen and their families together by lighting the base Christmas tree, serving cookies and hot chocolate, and a special visit from Santa.