Scott Air Force Base holds annual holiday party & tree-lighting ceremony

Maj. Keith Nordquist, U.S. Transportation Command, laughs with his son after getting him to giggle with a stuffed reindeer, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Dec. 7, 2017.The annual event at the Scott Event Center included arts crafts activities for the children, “Santa's reindeer,” lighting of the tree, music, and the opportunity to take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, played by Chris Gooding of the 375th Force Support Squadron and his wife. Additionally, over 40 volunteers helped Trees for Troops give away 300 free trees to families for the holidays.

Scott Air Force Base holds annual holiday party & tree-lighting ceremony

After the tree-lighting ceremony, a family takes a selfie in front of the lit tree in the drizzling rain, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Dec. 7, 2017.The annual event at the Scott Event Center included arts crafts activities for the children, “Santa's reindeer,” lighting of the tree, music, and the opportunity to take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, played by Chris Gooding of the 375th Force Support Squadron and his wife. Additionally, over 40 volunteers helped Trees for Troops give away 300 free trees to families for the holidays.

Scott Air Force Base holds annual holiday party & tree-lighting ceremony

After the tree-lighting ceremony, a family views the lit tree in the drizzling rain, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Dec. 7, 2017.The annual event at the Scott Event Center included arts crafts activities for the children, “Santa's reindeer,” lighting of the tree, music, and the opportunity to take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, played by Chris Gooding of the 375th Force Support Squadron and his wife. Additionally, over 40 volunteers helped Trees for Troops give away 300 free trees to families for the holidays.

Scott Air Force Base holds annual holiday party & tree-lighting ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Claus wave to the crowd during the tree lighting ceremony, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Dec. 7, 2017.The annual event at the Scott Event Center included arts crafts activities for the children, “Santa's reindeer,” lighting of the tree, music, and the opportunity to take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, played by Chris Gooding of the 375th Force Support Squadron and his wife. Additionally, over 40 volunteers helped Trees for Troops give away 300 free trees to families for the holidays.

Scott Holds Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Published Dec. 19, 2017
By Tech. Sgt. Jodi Martinez
375 Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Mr. and Mrs. Claus greet a child during the annual tree lighting ceremony, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Dec. 7, 2017.The annual event at the Scott Event Center included arts and crafts activities for the children, “Santa's reindeer,” lighting of the tree, music, and the opportunity to take pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, played by Chris Gooding of the 375th Force Support Squadron and his wife. Additionally, over 40 volunteers helped Trees for Troops give away 300 free trees to families for the holidays.