Edwards community lights Christmas tree Published Dec. 9, 2013 By 412th Test Wing Public Affairs EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., -- The Edwards' community may not have a white Christmas, but that didn't stop children from playing in the snow. Families gathered for the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 6, and after lighting the tree, children rushed to play in the fake snow surrounding the tree. Brig. Gen. Michael T. Brewer introduced family members of deployed Airmen to light up the annual tree in front of the Exchange.