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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Palenske, commander of the 36th Wing, speaks at the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Palenske, commander of the 36th Wing, speaks at the Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024. Family and friends rallied together at the Tree Lighting Ceremony to celebrate the start of the holiday season by meeting Santa and enjoying live music, face painting, games and more. (Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell, U.S. Air Force)

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Team Andersen gathers for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024. Family and friends get some Christmas cheer with with games, live music, and special guest stars like Santa and the Grinch.

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