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Santa and Mrs. Claus step off of a Fort Jackson fire truck as they arrive at MWR Central at the Solomon Center for the post's holiday tree lighting event held Dec. 5.
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Col. David G. Gaugush, garrison commander, flips a giant lightswitch to turn on the Fort Jackson Christmas Tree during a celebration MWR Central at the Solomon Center, Dec. 5. Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Brie Kotula watches.
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Christmas trees light up MWR Central at the Solomon Center during Fort Jackson's Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, Dec. 5.
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A child drops a letter to Santa into a special mailbox during the Fort Jackson Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration held Dec. 5 at MWR Central in the Solomon Center.
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Families create Christmas crafts during the Fort Jackson Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony held at MWR Central in the Solomon Center, Dec. 5. The event, usually held outside, was held inside due to inclement weather.
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Fort Jackson kicked off the holidays with the annual tree lighting ceremony at MWR Central in the Solomon Center, Dec. 5. The weather may have relocated the event indoors but the holiday festivities continued including visits from a jolly red man and a grumpy green one.
It was also an opportunity to thank the community for their hard work.
“This evening we take the opportunity to recognize our military family, retirees, veterans and service members that do so much each and every day to support Fort Jackson and our mission,” said Col. David G. Gaugush, garrison commander, a moment before he flipped a giant switch to light the Fort Jackson Christmas tree.
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