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“It just wouldn't be without CE”: 97 CES hosts third annual AAFB holiday parade

Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing participate in a holiday parade at Altus Air Force base, Oklahoma, Dec. 13, 2022. More than 1,500 Airmen and families observed the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

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“It just wouldn't be without CE”: 97 CES hosts third annual AAFB holiday parade

Airmen and leadership from the 97th Air Mobility Wing pose for a photo after a holiday parade at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, December 13, 2022. The purpose of the parade is to provide holiday cheer and promote friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

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“It just wouldn't be without CE”: 97 CES hosts third annual AAFB holiday parade

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Tomasek, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron water fuels systems maintenance journeyman, holds his son, Brad Tomasek, in “The Dominator,” a vacuum truck, during a holiday parade at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 13, 2022. Holiday parades are hosted by the 97th CES due to their technical expertise in electrical and structural shops. (Courtesy photo by Christine Brindle)

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“It just wouldn't be without CE”: 97 CES hosts third annual AAFB holiday parade

Lights are shown on the wheel of a truck during a Christmas Parade at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 13, 2022. Nineteen vehicles were decorated to participate in the parade. (Courtesy photo by Christine Brindle)

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“It just wouldn't be without CE”: 97 CES hosts third annual AAFB holiday parade

A lighted float is shown during a holiday parade and float contest at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 13, 2022. This float was decorated by members of the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron’s operations flight and won “Best Small Float” in the overall competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

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“It just wouldn't be without CE”: 97 CES hosts third annual AAFB holiday parade

Donald Johnson, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron crane operator, and his wife and grandson, Jerri and Jahbari, drive a tanker truck during a holiday parade at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Dec. 13, 2022. This is Altus Air Force Base’s third annual holiday parade and was hosted by the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)

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“It just wouldn't be without CE”: 97 CES hosts third annual AAFB holiday parade

Published Dec. 16, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray
97th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing participate in a holiday parade at Altus Air Force base, Oklahoma, Dec. 13, 2022. More than 1,500 Airmen and families observed the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Miyah Gray)