Barksdale holiday tree lighting ceremony 2023

Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks to the crowd at a holiday tree lighting ceremony Nov. 29, 2023 at Barksdale AFB, La. Maginness announced the welcoming of special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman Rhea Beil)

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Barksdale holiday tree lighting ceremony 2023

Capt. Trent Waller, 2nd Bomb Wing military justice chief, speaks about the meaning of Hanukah during a holiday tree lighting ceremony Nov. 29, 2023 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Waller is a Jewish lay leader and has been stationed at Barksdale since July of 2022. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman Rhea Beil)

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Barksdale holiday tree lighting ceremony 2023

A family visits a booth selling hot chocolate at a holiday tree lighting ceremony Nov. 29, 2023 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. This booth was one of many, which were set up for the families of Barksdale. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman Rhea Beil)

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Barksdale holiday tree lighting ceremony 2023

People visit various booths during a holiday tree lighting ceremony Nov. 29, 2023 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. They all enjoyed food, drinks, holiday crafts and a special appearance from Santa and Mrs. Claus. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman Rhea Beil)

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Barksdale holiday tree lighting ceremony 2023

A 38-foot tall Christmas tree stands in a field during a holiday tree lighting ceremony Nov. 29, 2023 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Later in the evening it was lit by children at the event who were invited by Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman Rhea Beil)

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Barksdale holiday tree lighting ceremony 2023

Christmas tree lights brighten the area during a holiday tree lighting ceremony Nov. 29, 2023 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. This is an annual Barksdale AFB tradition held to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Rhea Beil)

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Barksdale holiday tree lighting ceremony 2023

Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, invites children to press a button that lights a Christmas tree Nov. 29, 2023 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. This happened during a holiday tree lighting ceremony, which is an annual tradition for the base. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman Rhea Beil)

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Barksdale holiday tree lighting ceremony 2023

Published Dec. 1, 2023
By Airman Rhea Beil
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

Barksdale Air Force Base, La. -- Col. Michael Maginness, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, speaks to the crowd at a holiday tree lighting ceremony Nov. 29, 2023 at Barksdale AFB, La. Maginness announced the welcoming of special guests Santa and Mrs. Claus. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman Rhea Beil)