Twinkling traditions: Osan hosts tree lighting ceremony

Members of Osan community gather during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony outside the base theater at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. The event brought Airmen and families together fostering community and festive environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Twinkling traditions: Osan hosts tree lighting ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, gives opening remarks during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. This annual event brought Airmen and families together, fostering community and a festive environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Twinkling traditions: Osan hosts tree lighting ceremony

U.S. Airmen and family members from the Osan community wave at Santa Claus as he rides by in a 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony outside the base theater at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. The event brought Airmen and families together fostering community and festive environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Twinkling traditions: Osan hosts tree lighting ceremony

Santa Claus and the Grinch drive by in a 51st Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. Multiple units across the base volunteered to help with the event by creating a winter wonderland and acting as various holiday characters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Twinkling traditions: Osan hosts tree lighting ceremony

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Plumley, 51st Fighter Wing chaplain’s assistant dressed in a costume during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. Multiple units across the base volunteered to help with the event by creating a winter wonderland and acting as various holiday characters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

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Twinkling traditions: Osan hosts tree lighting ceremony

Published Dec. 4, 2023
By Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members of Osan community gather during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony outside the base theater at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 1, 2023. The event brought Airmen and families together fostering community and festive environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)