Community members watch as the Annual Tree Lighting ceremony commences in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 3. Every year, local community members and service members and their families gather to watch the tree lighting inspired by the beginning of the Christmas season. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released) - Community members watch as the Annual Tree Lighting ceremony commences in Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 3. Every year, local community members and service members and their families gather to watch the tree lighting inspired by the beginning of the Christmas season. (Official Marine Corps Photo By Lance Cpl. Kasey Peacock/Released)