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. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench/U.S. Air Force)
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.
