Laughlin kicks off holiday tradition with Christmas tree lighting

The Laughlin Christmas tree stands lit at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2025. The 47th Flying Training Wing Chaplin Corps hosted a Christmas tree lighting ceremony to unite the community during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin kicks off holiday tradition with Christmas tree lighting

Santa Claus waves at guests from inside a 47th Civil Engineering Squadron fire truck during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2025. The ceremony served to bring the base community together to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin kicks off holiday tradition with Christmas tree lighting

he Laughlin Chapel Catholic Children’s choir performs “What Child Is This” during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2025. The ceremony served to bring the base’s community together to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin kicks off holiday tradition with Christmas tree lighting

Robert Wade, 47th Force Support Squadron manpower flight chief, and Terra Wade, 47th Flying Training administrative assistant, perform “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2025. The Wades dedicated the performance to deployed service members separated from their loved ones during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin kicks off holiday tradition with Christmas tree lighting

Members of the 47th Flying Training Wing Chaplin Corps, Santa and Mrs. Claus pose for a group photo during a Christmas tree lighting at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2025. The 47th FTW Chapel team hosted the ceremony to bring the base community together during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin kicks off holiday tradition with Christmas tree lighting

Published Dec. 5, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

The 47th Flying Training Wing Chaplin Corps hosts Christmas tree lighting at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 3, 2025. The event served to unite the base community by celebrating the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)