12/7/2011 - The Space and Sea Girl Scout troops sing a holiday song during the base tree lighting event here Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. The troop sang many songs throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

12/7/2011 - Team V members watch the tree light up during the base tree lighting event here Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. The base celebrated the holidays with the lighting of the Christmas tree and a surprise visit from Santa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

12/7/2011 - Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing vice commander, speaks during the base tree lighting event here Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. The event included Christmas carols, the lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

12/7/2011 - Col. Keith Balts, 30th Space Wing vice commander, two members from the Space and Sea Girl Scout troop and Santa Claus pull the lever to light the tree during the base tree lighting event here Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

12/7/2011 - Team V members view the base tree during the base tree lighting event here Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. The base celebrated the holidays with the lighting of the Christmas tree and a surprise visit from Santa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

12/7/2011 - Team V members sit with Santa during the base tree lighting event here Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. The base celebrated the holidays with the lighting of the Christmas tree and a surprise visit from Santa. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)