Residents of RAF Lakenheath gather in front of the 48th Medical Group to see the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3. The event, presided over by 48th Fighter Wing Commander Col. John Quintas, celebrated the kick off of the holiday season for Lakenheath. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Tiffany M. Deuel)
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Children enrolled in Lakenheath’s youth program sing Christmas carols at the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3. The event, presided over by 48th Fighter Wing Commander Col. John Quintas, kicked off the holiday season for Lakenheath. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tiffany M. Deuel)
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- Children line up to see Santa Claus during his surprise visit to the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3. The ceremony signified the start of the Christmas season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tiffany M. Deuel)
ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - The 48th Fighter Wing Christmas tree was lit during a ceremony Dec. 3. The event was presided over by 48th FW Commander Col. John Quintas and celebrated the kickoff of the holiday season for Lakenheath. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Connor Estes)