12/5/2012 - VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Vandenberg children meet Santa Claus during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony event here Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. The event included the singing of carols, the lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

12/5/2012 - VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – The daughter of Tech. Sgt. Jason Brady, 30th Security Forces Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of confinement, sits on Santa Claus’ lap after the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony here Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. The base ushered in the holidays with the lighting of the tree and a surprise visit from Santa Clause. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

12/5/2012 - VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – A red tree ornament hung on Santa Claus’ tree, catches the reflection of the festivities after the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony event here Tuesday evening, Dec. 4, 2012. The base ushered in the holiday season with the lighting of the tree and a surprise visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

12/5/2012 - VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Feeling festive in their Santa hats; two little children wait patiently for the light show at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony event to begin here Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. The event included carols, hot chocolate, the lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)

12/5/2012 - VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Vandenberg Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts sing carols to get the crowd in the holiday spirit during the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in front of building 11777 here Tuesday evening, Dec. 4, 2012. The event included caroling, hot chocolate, the lighting of the tree and a visit from Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Lael Huss)