A tree stands lit with Christmas lights after the 28th Bomb Wing Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of the Freedom Chapel on Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D, Dec. 5, 2012. The evening kicked off with a speech from Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th BW commander, a surprise appearance from Santa Claus and Rudolf, holiday music by the children’s choir and refreshments for all who attended the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kate Thornton-Maurer/Released)