From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Mindy A.P. Davitch, 316th Mission Support Group commander; Col. Jun S. Oh, 316th Wing and installation commander; Santa Claus; and the Grinch ride on a firetruck during the holiday parade at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2024. The annual parade ran through the base housing communities during the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

U.S. Air Force emergency service vehicles pass by Chapel 1 during the annual holiday parade at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2024. The parade consisted of emergency service vehicles alongside heavy equipment from the 316th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

Members of the Andrews community distribute candy to families as they pass through base housing during the annual holiday parade at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2024. Frosty added festive flair to the annual holiday parade, as cheering families lined the streets. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

Families spectate vehicles as they pass during the annual holiday parade at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2024. The parade brought together service members and families to celebrate the season and spread holiday cheer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)

U.S. Air Force emergency service vehicles drive pass community members during the annual holiday parade at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 13, 2024. Vehicles adorned with Christmas lights and decorations played festive music to celebrate the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Walderbach)