The Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Christmas tree shines brightly in front of the December moon Dec. 3, 2014, at JB Charleston, S.C. Airmen, Sailors, civilians, families and friends gathered around the tree to sing carols, enjoy cookies, drink hot chocolate and to meet Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Children sing “Jingle Bells” during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Airmen, Sailors, civilians, families and friends gathered around the tree to sing carols, enjoy cookies, drink hot chocolate and to meet Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Children wait for a cup of hot chocolate during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

A happy young man tells Santa his wish list during the Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base, S.C. Airmen, Sailors, civilians, families and friends gathered to, sing carols, enjoy cookies and drink hot chocolate. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Colonel Jeffrey DeVore, Joint Base Charleston commander, asks for a volunteer to help light the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Christmas tree Dec. 3, 2014, at JB Charleston, S.C. Airmen, Sailors, civilians, families and friends gathered around the tree to sing carols, enjoy cookies, drink hot chocolate and to meet Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Airmen, Sailors, civilians, families and friends gather around the Joint Base Charleston Christmas tree Dec. 3, 2014, at JB Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Colorful lights glow on the Joint Base Charleston – Air Base Christmas tree during the holiday tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3, 2014, at JB Charleston, S.C. Airmen, Sailors, civilians, families and friends gathered around the tree to sing carols, enjoy cookies, drink hot chocolate and to meet Santa Claus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)

Redick Johnson, son of Kendall and Haleigh Johnson, shows off his holiday hat during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3, 2014, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Airmen, Sailors, civilians, families and friends gathered around the tree to sing carols, enjoy cookies, drink hot chocolate and to meet Santa Claus. Kendall is a member of the 437th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jared Trimarchi)