Fort Eustis Tree Lighting Ceremony

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – A member of the Fort Eustis community takes a photo of the holiday tree during the annual tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 2, 2022. The tree was planted during the 2022 fall season for the ceremony to bring the community closer together during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell)

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Fort Eustis Tree Lighting Ceremony

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – Members from the Fort Eustis community enjoy the holiday tree with their friends and families at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 2, 2022. The tree lighting ceremony has been a holiday tradition since 1923, when President Calvin Coolidge lit the first holiday tree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell)

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Fort Eustis Tree Lighting Ceremony

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – Santa greets children from the Fort Eustis community during the annual tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 2, 2022. Every year Santa talks with the local children to build morale and find out if they have been naughty or nice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell)

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Fort Eustis Tree Lighting Ceremony

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – U.S. Army Gen. Gary Brito, Training and Doctrine Command commander (left), Jacob Connor and Col. Frankie Cochiaosue, 733d Mission Support Group commander flip the switch to turn on the holiday tree during the annual tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 2, 2022. Brito took over command as the 18th commanding general of TRADOC and is responsible for developing, manufacturing, executing manpower and personnel plans, programs and policies for the total Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bithell)

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JBLE Holiday Tree Lightings

The holiday tree at Langley Air Force Base stands lit in the King Street traffic circle during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 1, 2022. JBLE personnel, along with their families were welcomed to attend the ceremony whilst enjoying live music from the Heritage of America Band and other festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

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JBLE Holiday Tree Lightings

The Heritage of America Band plays live holiday music for on-lookers of the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 1, 2022. The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band has a rich history of inspiring hearts and minds, building and sustaining American patriotism and enhancing esprit de corps in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

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JBLE Holiday Tree Lightings

A golden tree ornament is displayed on the Langley Air Force Base holiday tree during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 1, 2022. The annual U.S. tradition of lighting a national tree dates back to Dec. 24, 1923, when President Calvin Coolidge pressed a button that lit up more than 2,500 light bulbs strung around a balsam fir tree. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

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JBLE Holiday Tree Lightings

A decorative sleigh is lit and adorned with the emblems of the entities present on Langley Air Force Base during the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 1, 2022. The origin of the sleigh with reindeer can be traced back to the 1823 poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by Clement C. Moore. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

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JBLE Holiday Tree Lightings

A child looks upon the newly lit holiday tree during the lighting ceremony at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Dec. 1, 2022. The holiday tree lighting is an annual tradition held at both Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis to help spread morale and bring the community together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chloe Shanes)

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JBLE Holiday Tree Lightings

Published Dec. 6, 2022
By Senior Airman Chloe Shanes and A1C Olivia Bithell
633d Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Joint Base Langley-Eustis hosts tree lighting ceremonies at Langley Air Force Base and Fort Eustis to start the holiday season and bring the local communities closer together.

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Fort Eustis Tree Lighting Ceremony

Fort Eustis Tree Lighting Ceremony

Fort Eustis Tree Lighting Ceremony

Fort Eustis Tree Lighting Ceremony

JBLE Holiday Tree Lightings

JBLE Holiday Tree Lightings

JBLE Holiday Tree Lightings

JBLE Holiday Tree Lightings

JBLE Holiday Tree Lightings