Santa Claus gave a surprise visit for children of Ellsworth during the Base Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Dec. 1, 2017. After his arrival, families where led inside where children were able to sit on Santa’s lap, receive some holiday candy, and tell him their Christmas wishes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald C. Knechtel)