MILDENHALL, England - Heather, 3, works on her candy Christmas tree with her mom, Jen, during the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Annual Christmas Party, which was held for U.K. children at the Jubilee Center Dec. 17, 2012. The event, which 48th EMS Airmen have been putting on for 15 years, maintains the traditions stemming from World War II when Americans would hold parties and give gifts to local children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Linch)
MILDENHALL, England - Dillon, 5, poses with Santa Claus, a North Pole native, and his present, during the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Annual Christmas Party, which was held for U.K. children at the Jubilee Center Dec. 17, 2012. Approximately 80 children received presents, which were donated by members of the 48th EMS and 48th Maintenance Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Linch)
MILDENHALL, England - Senior Airman Cecille Finch (center right), 48th Maintenance Operation Squadron engine time change monitor and Christmas party elf, helps children put together candy Christmas trees during the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Annual Christmas Party, which was held for U.K. children, at the Jubilee Center Dec. 17, 2012. The event, which 48th EMS Airmen have been putting on for 15 years, maintains traditions stemming from World War II when Americans would hold parties and give gifts to local children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Linch)
MILDENHALL, England - Lennon, 5, reaches for a stamp while working on Christmas crafts during the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Annual Christmas Party, which was held for U.K. children at the Jubilee Center Dec. 17, 2012. The event, which 48th EMS Airmen have been putting on for 15 years, maintains traditions stemming from World War II when Americans would hold parties and give gifts to local children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Linch)
MILDENHALL, England - Katie (left), 6, and Jazmine, 8, work on Christmas crafts during the 48th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Annual Christmas Party, which was held for U.K. children at the Jubilee Center Dec. 17, 2012. The event, which 48th EMS Airmen have been putting on for 15 years, maintains traditions stemming from World War II when Americans would hold parties and give gifts to local children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen Linch)