A tradition for Travis Air Force Base is the annual community Holiday Concert Series by the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West. This year, as in the past, they continue to bring joy, delight and world class music to young and old alike. Helping to kick off the Dec. 3, concert at the Vacaville Performing Arts Theater was Col. (Dr) John Langell, 349th Medical Group commander. He left behind 64 inches of snow near Salt Lake City, Utah, which is home. Under the direction of Capt. Rafael F. Toro-Quinones, the band played a variety of holiday selections, with vocal performances by Amn First Class Stephanie Allen, Senior Amn Michelle Doolittle, and SrA George Brahler, recently named Bandsman of the Year, and performing in his final holiday concert here. Santa stopped by to visit with all the children in the audience, with a little something special in his big red bag for them all. (U.S. Air Force photos/Ellen Hatfield/released)