Children surround Santa, greeting him with hugs and smiles upon his arrival via firetruck to the tree lighting ceremony. Sparky the Fire Dog came along for the ride. (U.S. Air Force photo/Beau Wade)
Members of Team Malmstrom watch with anticipation as the lights on a tree and Minuteman I display are lit during the tree lighting ceremony Dec. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Beau Wade)
Santa hands Trabeon Wilcher, 7, a toy after hearing what Wilcher wanted for Christmas. Children of all ages were able to sit on Santa's lap during Malmstrom holiday festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Beau Wade)
Children of all ages wait their turn to sit on Santa's lap as parents stand by to take photos. Santa visited the Grizzly Bend Dec. 1 during the tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Beau Wade)
The first-place winner of the holiday card contest was created by the 341st Logistics Readiness Squadron. The holiday card winners were announced Dec. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo/Beau Wade)