Visterra Credit Union employees break out tinsel and holly to decorate the 729th Airlift Squadron’s crew lounge for the commander’s holiday party, held Dec. 1. Employees from the credit union have decorated for the holiday party for years, alongside Laura Froehlich, who passed earlier this year. The volunteers asked Larry Froehlich to represent Laura this year as they continue the tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Megan Crusher)

Colonel Samuel Mahaney, 452d Air Mobility Wing commander (center) and his wife, Chris, welcome local community leaders to the wing’s annual holiday reception, held Dec. 1, in the operations group building. The reception, sponsored by the Chief’s Group and the First Sergeant’s Council, is held to thank the community members for their support of the base throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Don Traud)