The Fort Eustis Holiday Tree shimmers with over 2,000 lights during the 68th annual Fort Eustis Holiday Tree Lighting at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 1, 2023. Fort Eustis started its tree lighting tradition in 1955 as a way to bring the community together during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John Kline, U.S. Army Center of Initial Military Training commanding general (left) and Col. Frankie Cochiaosue, 733d Mission Support Group commander, light the Ft. Eustis Holiday Tree with Nasir Simpson and his dad during the annual Fort Eustis Holiday Tree Lighting at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 1, 2023. Ft. Eustis leadership partners with the Exceptional Family Member Program to highlight a family member each year to light the tree and kick off the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell)

U.S. Army Soldiers from the Army Training Doctrine and Command “Seven Cities Brass Band,” perform Jingle Bells during the annual Fort Eustis Holiday Tree Lighting at Seay Plaza on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 1, 2023. The band supports the commanding general’s strategic outreach initiatives by connecting the community with the Army, fostering national pride and esprit de corps among service members and reinforcing positive relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell)

Girl Scout Troop 1515 sings “Frosty the Snowman” to kick off the annual Fort Eustis Holiday Tree Lighting at Seay Plaza on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 1, 2023. Troop 1515 is composed of Daises; kindergarten to first grade, and Brownies; second to third grade from the local Newport News region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell)