By Airman 1st Class Austin J. Prisbrey, Kirtland PA / Published December 10, 2018
Emma Therrien poses for a picture with Santa Claus at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Dec. 6, 2018. Children attending the Christmas tree lighting were able to get a pictures with Santa Claus and tell him what they wanted for Christmas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin J. Prisbrey)
The Alvarez family awaits the arrival of Santa Claus at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Dec 6, 2018. The tree lighting ceremony included building gingerbread houses, refreshments and a visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin J. Prisbrey)
Families wait for the Christmas tree to be lit at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Dec 6, 2018. In order for the Christmas tree to be lit, those with jingle bells were required to ring the bells as loud as they could. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin J. Prisbrey)
Andrei Fisher looks at the lights on the Kirtland Air Force Base Christmas tree seconds after lighting Dec. 6, 2018. The tree can be viewed just east of the base chapel near Wyoming Blvd. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin J. Prisbrey)