Col. Korvin Auch, 633rd Air Base Wing commander, joins children as they signal the lighting of the tree during the 44th Annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the base chapel on Langley Air Force Base, Va., Dec. 8, 2011. Approximately 60 guests attended the ceremony, which signifies the beginning of the holiday season each year. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Racheal Watson)