Col. Chris Pappas III and the daughters of Gunnery Sgt. Jeffery D. Bean prepare to flip a switch to light the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Christmas tree during the 14th annual Christmas tree lighting  at the Marine Corps Exchange Dec. 4. The tree lighting brought Marines, sailors and their families together to mark the start of the holiday season with a showing of "Frosty the Snowman," refreshments and an appearance by Saint Nicholas. Pappas is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
<br>Unit: II Marine Expeditionary Force
Lance Cpl. Victor A. Arriaga
Taken on 4 December 2013
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