Holidays in the Guard

EVERYONE HAS A SIGN — These signs tell us all the things we hate about 2020. Pictured left to right: Murder Hornet: Gracie Ceniceros; Joe Exotic: CW3 (Ret) Raymond Ceniceros; Corona Virus: Michelle Ceniceros; and Hurricane Karaoke Singer: Dylan Ceniceros. THE LION SPEAKS TONIGHT — “Just” out making a nature documentary on rare lions in neighborhoods on Halloween night! Pictured left to right: Cameraman: SFC (Ret) Charles Just; Lion Tamer: Presley Just; The Lion: Jackson Just; and Boom Operator: Crystal Just.

PLENTY TO BE THANKFUL FOR — Members of Task Force Spartan welcome you into their dining facility to celebrate their Thanksgiving Day meal. Pictured left to right: MAJ Kenneth Sollano, MSG Javier Mancha and LTC Jeff Gilmore.

ALWAYS HELPING EACH OTHER — Task Force Soldiers with the 36th Infantry Division packed stocking to send to other members of their team located throughout the CENTCOM area of operation. SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER — The Gunfighters of the 149th Fighter Wing send a message of Holiday cheer with unit members and the wings leadership.

TXSG YOUNG HEROES OF THE GUARD — The goal of the Texas State Guard was to collect 60,000 toys this year due to the pandemic. They surpassed that goal by 25,000 with hard work and dedication. Congratulations to SFC John Gately, the project coordinator, and to every member of the Texas State Guard who put their hearts and souls into collecting and delivering toys all over the State of Texas and bringing joy to thousands of Texas children. HUMM HUMM GOOD — MG Patrick Hamilton, Commander of the 36th Infantry Division serves Task Force Spartan Soldiers on Thanksgiving Day in Kuwait.

HITCHIN A RIDE — Members of the 136th Airlift Wing were honored to give Santa a ride in their C130 on Christmas Eve to help him delivery all the gifts to the good girls and boys around the world. THERE IS ALWAYS TIME FOR A TURKEY TROT — Members of Task Force Spartan hit the pavement for a good old-fashioned Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day in Kuwait.