CGOC deployed troop care package drive
2nd Lt. Rachel Lyons, with the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron and Deb Hutto, volunteer and member of the Northwest Florida Blue Star Mothers, sort donated items to be mailed in care packages at the Eglin Elementary School cafeteria during the troop care drive Dec. 5. The Company Grade Officer’s Council collected 2,500 cards, letters and drawings from local schools and the Red Cross. These cards, letters and drawings were included in the care packages along with books, coffee, magazines, snacks and various comfort items. The items were donated by various community businesses and organizations, and the CGOC, who also hosted the event. Volunteers packed a total of 92 care packages for Eglin’s deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ilka Cole)