12/5/2011 - Two year old Jordyn Dix is enchanted by the holiday lights at the Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Dec 1. The Christmas Tree Lighting was coordinated by the 42 Air Base Wing Chaplains. (Air Force photo/Donna L. Burnett)
12/5/2011 - James Kidd makes a bicycle request to Santa Claus. James was one of
approximately 50 children who took the opportunity to make their gift wishes
and have their pictures taken with the jolly old elf during his visit to the
908th Airlift Wing. (Air Force photo/Gene Hughes)
12/5/2011 - Santa Claus (Lt. Col. Jerry Lobb) waves to members of the 908th Airlift Wing family upon his arrival aboard a C-130 at Maxwell Air Force Base Dec. 4. (Air Force photo/Gene Hughes)
12/5/2011 - To kick off the holiday season, the Chaplains at 42 ABW held a tree lighting ceremony Thursday night, 1 Dec 2011 at Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex. Santa Claus attended the ceremony delighting all the children. Air Force photo/Donna L. Burnett)
12/5/2011 - From left, Jaylah Caitlin and Tiars Wilson are guided by youth counselor LaToya Box in preparation for baking goods Tuesday. The Gunter Youth Center made snacks from scratch to deliver to security forces and fire department personnel. This project is one of the several projects the Gunter Youth Center conducts throughout the year. For more information about the Gunter Youth Center, call 416-3436. (Air Force photo/Christopher Kratzer)
12/5/2011 - From left, Alyson Watson and Kallerston Ponder mix ingredients together for sweet treats. The Gunter Youth Center made snacks from scratch to deliver to security forces and fire department personnel. This project is one of the several projects the Gunter Youth Center conducts throughout the year. For more information about the Gunter Youth Center, call 416-3436. (Air Force photo/Christopher Kratzer)
12/5/2011 - Children on base were served up a special breakfast Dec. 3 at the Honor Guard hangar. Santa Claus was available to hear children's gift requests and the children worked on Christmas crafts. (Air Force photo/Wendy Simonds)
12/5/2011 - Eager holiday shoppers filled the Maxwell Club Dec. 2 for the Maxwell-Gunter Officers' Spouses Club annual holiday market. Many vendors were on hand to sell a variety of items, including handmade wreaths and bows, as well as cutlery, candles and cookbooks. One of the most popular tables was the baked goods table in the foyer, covered with homemade cookies, fudge and other baked desserts available for the price of a donation. (Air Force photo/Sarah Byrd)
12/5/2011 - JaMyra Palmer, held by guardian Alberta White, gets decorated. Children on base were served up a special breakfast Dec. 3 at the Honor Guard hangar. Santa Claus was available to hear children's gift requests and the children worked on Christmas crafts. (Air Force photo/Wendy Simonds)
12/5/2011 - Eager holiday shoppers filled the Maxwell Club Dec. 2 for the Maxwell-Gunter Officers' Spouses Club annual holiday market. Many vendors were on hand to sell a variety of items, including handmade wreaths and bows, as well as cutlery, candles and cookbooks. One of the most popular tables was the baked goods table in the foyer, covered with homemade cookies, fudge and other baked desserts available for the price of a donation. (Air Force photo/Sarah Byrd)
