Deployed troop holiday card donation

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  • By Senior Airman Lauren Douglas
  • 94th Airlift Wing
The Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Georgia donated holiday cheer in the form of cards to send to deployed troops on October 25, 2016 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia.

The grand chapter took up a collection of cards from other chapters around Georgia in hopes of reaching their goal of 6000 cards. They reached and greatly exceeded their goal by bringing in 10,194 cards in only two months to present to Airmen at Dobbins.

Chief Master Sgt. Lyndon Tubbs, 94th Airlift Wing command chief, along with other Airmen from the 94th AW met with the members of the chapter and received the cards in Heritage Hall.

“It’s fantastic,” said Senior Airman Justin Holt, 94th AW Aircraft Maintenance Squadron specialist. “It’s a blessing that the deployed troops are able to receive thoughtful cards during the holidays.”

Among the presenting Eastern Stars were Hellen Skelton, the chairperson of operation, and Teena Culpepper, worthy grand matron.
Culpepper said, she liked to be involved in supporting the troops in honor of her father who served 33 years in the army, especially during the holidays.

“If you have ever been handed a folded flag, this is why we send cards out to our troops,” said Skelton.

Thank you Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter and all involved Georgia chapters. We appreciate your service in supporting our service!