Santas in Blues
Rachell Wood, the 917th Wing’s point of contact for the Santas in Blues program on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., accepts a whopping donation of $1,363.93 from the 93rd Bomb Squadron here on Barksdale. Santas in Blues is a base-sponsored program designed to bring Christmas to underprivileged foster children in the Caddo, Bossier, Webster and De Soto parishes. Presenting the money, from left to right, is Senior Master Sgt. Darren Ellingwood, an operations intelligence specialist for the 917th Wing, Lt. Col. David Leedom, director of operations, 93rd BS and Lt. Col. Joseph Jones, commander, 93rd BS. The 917th Wing’s generosity brought the total amount collected to a surprising $6,243.03. The 717th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Barksdale followed closely behind the 93rd BS by raising $1,093 for the program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mrs. Betty Stephens)