12/6/2011 - Members of the Eglin community look on as the official Eglin tree is lit at the West Gate chapel Dec. 2. The ceremony included carols sung by Eglin Elementary students and the annoucement of the annual Christmas card contest winners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

12/6/2011 - Santa vists with a child at the West Gate chapel Dec. 2 after the official tree lighting ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ceremony included carols sung by Eglin Elementary students and the announcement of the Christmas card contest winners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)

12/6/2011 - Santa listens to what children want for Christmas at the West Gate chapel Dec. 2 after the official tree lighting ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The ceremony included carols sung by Eglin Elementary students and the announcement of the Christmas card contest winners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Sachel Seabrook)