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Video by Daisuke Sato

Camp Zama Tree lighting Ceremony

U.S. Army Garrison - Japan

Dec. 5, 2022 | 1:09

Video insert: Count Down, 3, 2, 1, light up!

Narration: The holiday season has finally arrived on Camp Zama! The annual tree-lighting ceremony was held recently on Sagamihara Family Housing Area.

Leaders from U.S. Army Japan and U.S. Army Garrison Japan joined together to light the iconic 30-foot fir tree near the installation’s main gate. Before and after the ceremony, community members were able to decorate Christmas ornaments, write a letter to Santa Claus and enjoy holiday music courtesy of the U.S. Army Japan Band. The ceremony concluded with parade that circled the installation, and a chance for children to meet Santa Claus.

Interview: COL Christopher Tomlinson, Commander, U.S. Army Garrison Japan

Narration: Reporting for U.S. Army Garrison Japan, this is XXXXX XXXX.