JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – JBLM commander, Col. H. Charles Hodges, Jr., and 62^nd Airlift Wing commander, Col. R. Wyn Elder invite Soldiers, Airmen, and their families to join them in kicking off the holiday season during the annual JBLM Christmas Tree lighting ceremonies.

Dec. 3, 4 p.m., McChord Field

The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at McChord Field begins at 4 p.m. Dec. 3 at building 746, McChord Field Chapel Support Center. The tree lighting ceremony will include singing Christmas Carols and a guest appearance by Santa Claus.

Dec. 6, 4:30 p.m., Lewis Main

The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Lewis Main begins at 4:30 p.m. Dec. 6 in front of Jensen Gym, building 2022. There will be a reception at the Army Family Covenant (AFC) Arena, building 2275 immediately following the lighting ceremony.

Media interested in covering either ceremony can RSVP by calling the JBLM Public Affairs Office at (253) 967-0152 or (253) 967-0148. After regular duty hours, call (253) 967-0015 and ask for the public affairs officer on call.