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Children pose with Santa Claus for a photo during a tree lighting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025. The event included Santa photos, free hot cocoa and a community tree lighting, strengthening connections across the base and reinforcing the unity that supports the 35th Fighter Wing’s people and community mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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A Christmas tree glows in the night after a tree lighting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025. Families and mission partners joined in a night of holiday festivities, including a scavenger hunt, giveaways and a shared meal, building the sense of community that strengthens the 35th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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A Christmas ornament hangs on a branch during a tree lighting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025. The event included shared moments like Santa photos, hot cocoa and the tree lighting, strengthening relationships across Misawa AB and reinforcing the shared spirit that shapes the 35th Fighter Wing’s community foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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The 35th Fighter Wing (FW) U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon tail static display is illuminated during a tree lighting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025. The event’s blend of family activities and partner engagement nurtured community strength, amplifying the unity and support that carry the 35th FW forward across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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A participant dressed as Santa Claus poses for a photo during a tree lighting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025. Santa visits, hot cocoa and a joint tree lighting with Japan Air Self-Defense Force partners brought the Misawa community together, celebrating the friendships and shared traditions that make Misawa AB stronger. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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A Christmas tree shines over a crowd after a tree lighting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025. By uniting Airmen, families and partners, the celebration reinforced the 35th Fighter Wing’s sense of community, highlighting the support network that keeps Misawa connected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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A family laughs while posing for a photo during a tree lighting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 1, 2025. By uniting families, Japan Air Self-Defense Force partners and local residents, the holiday celebration reinforced the friendships and traditions that shape Misawa AB’s vibrant community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench)
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Rocco Pompa, left, son of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Doyle Pompa, the 35th Operations Group deputy commander, paints with Capt. Jaclyn Dzieciolowski, center, the 35th OG command support staff officer in charge, during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The orphanage encouraged volunteers to bring as many of their children as possible to give the children at the orphanage an opportunity to play with their own small-sized American friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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A Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En chef, left, and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cherylin Santos, a 35th Operations Group command support staff section chief, pounds mochi during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The 35th Operations Group coordinates annually with the orphanage to provide food, games, presents and holiday cheer to the children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Branden Yamada)
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Santa Claus gives a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphan a Christmas gift during a visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The 35th Operations Group annually visits the orphanage to bring gifts, games and other activities to those who are less fortunate, raising approximately $5,000 for this year’s event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Steam escapes from a Japanese “kama” during a mochi pounding event for a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit in Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The kama is a wooden mallet used to repeatedly land heavy blows to a hot bowl of cooked rice to create mochi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Taylor Hollister, the 35th Operations Group chief of intelligence, introduces himself, while holding his daughter, Ella, during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit, in Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. Hollister speaks Japanese fluently and provided assistance in organizing the event through his skills and past experience in visiting the center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Christmas lights glow before being hung during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The 35th Operations Group raised approximately $5,000 in order to provide food, a bouncy castle and gifts from Santa during their visit, letting the children know they are loved and cared for by people outside of their community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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A Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphan laughs with friends during the 35th Operations Group’s annual holiday visit, in Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. The 35th OG supported approximately 40 orphans, bringing them a special Christmas celebration by raising more than $5,000 for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Kristen Cockrum, wife of U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Cockrum, the 35th Operations Group commander, sets up a Christmas tree during a Hirosaki Ai-Sei-En orphanage visit, at Hirosaki, Japan, Dec. 8, 2018. During the visit, members dressed as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, elves and reindeer who delivered gifts from the children’s wish lists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Merry toothmas

The 35th Dental Squadron Holiday Christmas card is displayed during the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 28, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Let there be light

Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony attendees observe a tree adorned with ornaments and lights at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 28, 2018. The annual event included life-size holiday cards, a 25-foot Christmas tree adorned with lights, live musical performances and hot chocolate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Let it snow

Children from the Misawa Boys and Girls Choir perform during the annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 28, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Ave Maria

Satomi Yamagami, the Misawa Boys and Girls Choir director, sings during the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 28, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Tis’ the season

Children from Sollars Elementary School choir perform during the annual Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 28, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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