Ramstein hosts 2nd annual Elf Bootcamp

Lucas Ybay, son of Master Sgt. Robert Ybay, 1st Combat Communications Squadron flight chief, watches snow fall around him during Elf Bootcamp at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2016. Elf Bootcamp is a Christmas celebration held at the Ramstein Community Center for children to get into the Christmas spirit with arts and crafts, karaoke, and other games. This was the second annual Elf Bootcamp here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Ramstein hosts 2nd annual Elf Bootcamp

Families bundle up inside for some hot chocolate, candy, and s’mores at the first Elf Bootcamp station at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. Upon entering the second annual Elf Bootcamp, children filled out elf applications and received an elf ID before the festivities began. During the holiday celebration, stations were set up to hone elf skills such as crafts, elf games, and a cookie station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Ramstein hosts 2nd annual Elf Bootcamp

Caroline Campbell, daughter of Lt. Col. Jason Campbell, 39th Expeditionary Mission Support Group deputy commander, pins a heart on the Grinch during the second annual Elf Bootcamp at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. Stations at the holiday celebration included a bounce house, a snow machine, and pin the heart on the Grinch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Ramstein hosts 2nd annual Elf Bootcamp

Owen, Jacob, and Elliot Porter, children of Staff Sgt. Adam Porter, United States Air Forces in Europe Band regional bandsman, sing karaoke during Elf Bootcamp at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. Children reported for elf duty at the Ramstein Community Center to have fun and participate in elf-themed holiday activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Ramstein hosts 2nd annual Elf Bootcamp

A hot chocolate bar is displayed at the Ramstein Community Center for Elf Bootcamp on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. Different stations were set up for children to sharpen elf skills that haven't been used all year, and attendees could pass a skills assessment to earn an elf certificate during the Christmas festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Ramstein hosts 2nd annual Elf Bootcamp

Kaan Illanez-Fetah and his father, retired Maj. Jhames Illanez, wrap a gift at Elf Bootcamp at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Elf Bootcamp is an annual holiday celebration for young children to participate in elf-themed activities such as wrapping gifts. This year’s Elf Bootcamp was free for children under 3 years old and for families of deployed service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Ramstein hosts 2nd annual Elf Bootcamp

Children play in snow made from a snow machine during Elf Bootcamp at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 12, 2016. Children came to the Ramstein Community Center to participate in Christmas arts and crafts, karaoke, and other games during the second annual Elf Bootcamp. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Ramstein hosts 2nd annual Elf Bootcamp

Published Dec. 15, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Lucas Ybay, son of Master Sgt. Robert Ybay, 1st Combat Communications Squadron flight chief, watches snow fall around him during Elf Bootcamp at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 1, 2016. Elf Bootcamp is a Christmas celebration held at the Ramstein Community Center for children to get into the Christmas spirit with arts and crafts, karaoke, and other games. This was the second annual Elf Bootcamp here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)