Santa Claus waves to spectators as two 436th Security Forces Squadron vehicles provide escort during the Christmas Parade Dec. 4, 2012, in base housing on Dover Air Force Base, Del. The Christmas Parade kicked off the holiday season on base and was followed by a tree lighting ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chuck Walker)
Santa Claus waves to the crowd during the Christmas Parade Dec. 4, 2012, in base housing on Dover Air Force Base, Del. The parade featured a variety of vehicles and was followed by a tree lighting ceremony at the base chapel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chuck Walker)
The crowd watches as the Christmas Tree is lit during the tree lighting ceremony Dec. 4, 2012, at the base chapel on Dover Air Force Base, Del. Col. Rick Moore, 436th Airlift Wing commander kicked off the holiday season on base by lighting the tree following a parade through base housing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chuck Walker)