Santa Claus invites service members and their families to take photos with him after the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. This year marked the 49th annual tree lighting ceremony at Langley. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

The Air Combat Command Heritage of America Band plays holiday music while children visit Santa Claus after the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. After the tree lighting ceremony, attendees were invited to a holiday social for refreshments and a chance to meet with Santa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Cora Pawling, age 7, daughter of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Carl Pawling, 2nd Manpower Requirement Squadron commander, poses with Santa after the 49th annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. Santa Claus visited with children after the ceremony to ask what gifts they wanted this holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Tidewater Arts Outreach carolers sing holiday songs during the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. Children assisted the carolers in singing, “Here Comes Santa Claus,” as Santa made his surprise appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)

Ryan A. Miller, age 8, son of U.S. Air Force Col. Caroline M. Miller, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, pulls the lever to light the tree during the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. The tree lighting ceremony included music, entertainment, a holiday social and photos with Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Biese)