Team Seymour flips switch on holiday season

A younger member of Team Seymour tells Santa Claus his holiday wish list during the base tree lighting ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2014. Interacting with Santa and his elves was one of many holiday-themed activities Airmen and their families enjoyed at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Team Seymour flips switch on holiday season

The switch box to light up the base tree waits for its moment to arrive during the tree lighting ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2014. Children from across the base helped throw the switches with Col. Mark Slocum, 4th Fighter Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Team Seymour flips switch on holiday season

Team Seymour’s younger members huddle around the switches during the base tree lighting ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2014. Mark Slocum, 4th Fighter Wing commander, enlisted the help of the kids and counted down to the moment when the group threw the switches to light the tree. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Team Seymour flips switch on holiday season

The base tree lights up the night at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2014. Col. Mark Slocum, 4th Fighter Wing commander, enlisted the help of some of Team Seymour’s younger members to throw the switches to light the tree. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Team Seymour flips switch on holiday season

Children from the Child Development Center sing to their parents and onlookers during the base tree lighting ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2014. Different age groups from the CDC and the Youth Center delighted the audience with their rendition of holiday carols, including “What Does a Santa Say?” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Team Seymour flips switch on holiday season

Children from the Child Development Center sing to their adoring fans during the base tree lighting ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2014. Different age groups from the CDC and the Youth Center delighted the audience with their rendition of holiday carols, including “What Does a Santa Say?” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Team Seymour flips switch on holiday season

An American flag stands in the bed of Santa Claus’ truck during the base tree lighting ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2014. Interacting with Santa and his elves was one of many holiday-themed activities Airmen and their families enjoyed at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Team Seymour flips switch on holiday season

Joanna Arias and her carriage horse, Clover, take a group for a spin during the base tree lighting ceremony at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2014. A carriage ride was one of the many holiday activities featured throughout the night. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Team Seymour flips switch on holiday season

Holiday greetings from units across the base greet passersby at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Dec. 1, 2014. The posters and the base’s now lit tree are some of the ways Team Seymour has decorated the base for the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ashley J. Thum)

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Team Seymour flips switch on holiday season

Published Dec. 2, 2014
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Members of Team Seymour gathered to light the base tree and kick off the holiday season, Dec. 1. The event featured a visit by Santa Claus, carriage rides and caroling. Check out the photos at right for the event highlights.