Yokota kicks off holiday season with annual Christmas tree lighting

The Yokota High School Choir performs during the community tree lighting ceremony at the main chapel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Members of the Yokota community gathered for carols and fellowship to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Sweatt)

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Yokota kicks off holiday season with annual Christmas tree lighting

Col. Kenneth E. Moss, 374th Airlift Wing commander, thanks the families of deployed service members for their assistance lighting the tree during the community tree lighting ceremony at the main chapel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. The tree lighting marks the official start of the holiday season at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Sweatt)

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Yokota kicks off holiday season with annual Christmas tree lighting

Family of deployed service members light the tree during the community tree lighting ceremony at the main chapel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Members of the Yokota community gathered for carols and fellowship to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Sweatt)

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Yokota kicks off holiday season with annual Christmas tree lighting

Members from the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific play holiday music during the community tree lighting ceremony at the main chapel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. The lighting of the Christmas tree is an annual event that kicks off the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Sweatt)

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Yokota kicks off holiday season with annual Christmas tree lighting

The base Christmas tree shines on the main chapel lawn at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. The tree lighting marks the official start of the holiday season at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Sweatt)

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Yokota kicks off holiday season with annual Christmas tree lighting

Published Dec. 1, 2017
By Staff Sgt. Chelsea Sweatt
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Yokota Air Base, Japan -- The Yokota High School Choir performs during the community tree lighting ceremony at the main chapel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 30, 2017. Members of the Yokota community gathered for carols and fellowship to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Sweatt)