Ellsworth Air Force Base

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Col. Jeffrey Taliaferro, 28th Bomb Wing commander, and Alyxiss Filkins push the switch to light the Ellsworth Air Force Base Christmas tree during a ceremony, Dec. 1. Alyxiss is the daughter of Airman 1st Class Curtis Filkins, 28th Communications Squadron, who is currently deployed to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Loren J. Bonser)

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ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D.-- More than 65 children gathered around the Christmas tree to sing carols and drink hot chocolate during a lighting ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Loren J. Bonser)

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ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Santa Claus arrives at the base Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Loren J. Bonser)

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ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- Micah Oliver stares into the eyes of Santa Claus during the base Christmas tree lighting event at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 1. The base chapel hosted the event which included more than 65 children particiapting in events such as Christmas caroling, drinking hot chocolate and lighting the base Christmas tree. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Loren J. Bonser)

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Base Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at Freedom Chapel

Published Dec. 3, 2010