Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

U.S. Air Force Maj. Myung Cho, 501st Combat Support Wing deputy wing chaplain, speaks during a tree lighting ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing community bow their heads in prayer during a tree lighting ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing community gather for a tree lighting ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing community applaud during a tree lighting ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

U.S. Air Force Col. D. Landon Phillips, 501st Combat Support Wing commander, right, stands with Santa Claus during a tree lighting ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

Members of the 501st Combat Support Wing community gather after a tree lighting ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

Children gaze at the lights after a tree lighting ceremony at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

A custom holiday ornament hangs on a Christmas tree inside the community center at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

A child samples a cookie inside the community center at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

A child decorates a cookie inside the community center at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

A freshly decorated cookie sits on a plate inside the community center at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

U.S. Air Force Col. William C. Smith, 501st Combat Support Wing deputy commander, speaks with attendees at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

Chicago-based artists, Tommy Longmate and Rachel Cerrone, perform while touring with Armed Forces Entertainment at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

Chicago-based artists, Tommy Longmate and Rachel Cerrone, perform while touring with Armed Forces Entertainment at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

An elf sits on top of piano during an Armed Forces Entertainment performance at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Children dance during an Armed Forces Entertainment performance at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

Chicago-based artist Rachel Cerrone applauds for a debut performance from a local child at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

Chicago-based artist Rachel Cerrone performs while touring with Armed Forces Entertainment at RAF Fairford, England, Nov. 29, 2023. Fairford festivities for the evening included a tree lighting ceremony, holiday cookie decorations, a hot cocoa bar and a live performance from the dueling piano group, Howl2Go. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone)

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Pathfinders Light the Way and Tree!

Published Dec. 1, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone
501 CSW/PA

RAF FAIRFORD, England --