Tree lighting helps brighten holiday season

The Freedom Chapel Christmas tree illuminates the night at Ellsworth Air Force Base S.D., Dec. 1, 2016. The lights were switched on by children of deployed Airmen during the 28th Bomb Wing tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James L. Miller)

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Tree lighting helps brighten holiday season

Children and spouses of deployed Ellsworth service members pull a lever to light the Freedom Chapel Christmas tree at Ellsworth Air Force Base S.D., Dec. 1, 2016. The 28th Bomb Wing chaplain corps annually hosts this event, which provides Airmen and their families a chance to celebrate the holiday season with their fellow military community members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James L. Miller)

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Tree lighting helps brighten holiday season

Santa delivers candy canes during a surprise visit with children outside Freedom Chapel at Ellsworth Air Force Base S.D., Dec. 1, 2016. After Santa’s arrival, the children were invited inside to create holiday themed-crafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James L. Miller)

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Tree lighting helps brighten holiday season

Families gather in front of Freedom Chapel during the 28th Bomb Wing tree lighting ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 1, 2016. Attendees were treated with Christmas carols, the lighting of the tree and a surprise visit from Santa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James L. Miller/Released)

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Tree lighting helps brighten holiday season

Published Dec. 2, 2016
By Airman 1st Class James L. Miller
28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE S.D. -- The Freedom Chapel Christmas tree illuminates the night at Ellsworth Air Force Base S.D., Dec. 1, 2016. The lights were switched on by children of deployed Airmen during the 28th Bomb Wing tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James L. Miller)