U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ross Ridge, Initial Military Training Center of Excellence deputy commanding general, gives remarks during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2013. The annual ceremony traditionally marks the start of the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

Christopher and Valeria York, ages 10 and 8, children of U.S. Army Spc. Brandon York, 690th Rapid Port Opening Element truck driver, visit with Santa Claus during the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2013. After visiting Santa, families made Christmas tree decorations at designated stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

The Fort Eustis Girl Scouts perform Christmas carols during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2013. The girl scouts performed “Jingle Bells” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” for event attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

Joint Base Langley-Eustis leaders serve refreshments to attendees of the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2013. After the tree-lighting portion, families visited Santa Claus for photos and to make Christmas gift requests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ross Ridge, Initial Military Training Center of Excellence deputy commanding general, shouts “Merry Christmas” to the crowd during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2013. The annual ceremony traditionally marks the start of the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

Attendees sing Christmas carols during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2013. Guests sang along to holiday classics performed by the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Band. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

Members of the Denbigh High School vocal ensemble perform holiday songs during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2013. After the performance, guests visited Santa Claus, enjoyed snacks and watched the ceremonial lighting of the installation’s Christmas tree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Ross Ridge, Initial Military Training commanding general, left, and Col. William Galbraith, 733rd Mission Support Group commander, right, join Christopher York, 10, bottom left front, son of Spc. Brandon York, 690th Rapid Port Opening Element truck driver, to ceremonially light the Christmas tree at Fort Eustis, Va., Dec. 6, 2013. The 58th annual ceremony was held at Wylie Theater and Seay Plaza. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs/Released)