Maj. Tim Houle looks on as his son Adrien Houle decorates a holiday ornament at the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at the Youth Programs Center here Dec. 2. Charleston AFB hosted the annual event which included naming the Holiday Greeting Card Contest award winners for first place, 315th Maintenance Squadron, second place, 437th Medical Group, and third place, 437th Security Forces Squadron. Major Houle is a physician assistant assigned to the 437 MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Laidlaw)

Taylor Lippy sits on Santa's lap at the annual base Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at the Youth Programs Center here Dec. 2. Charleston AFB hosted the annual event which included caroling, crafts, awards and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Taylor is the daughter of Tech. Sgt. Keith Lippy who is with the 437th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Lauren Laidlaw)