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Bringing holiday cheer to Creech children

By Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen Her brother Tyler, 10, agreed the games

432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs were fun but the opportunity to win free

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — presents were his favorite part of the day.
Team Creech hosted the third annual chil-
dren’s holiday party for military families The children were also able to pet Mili-
here Dec. 12.
tary Working Dog Dakrosy, an 8-year-old
The event included activities to bring
Creech families together, improve morale German shepherd who is scheduled to
and camaraderie, and provide opportuni-
ties for children to meet Santa. retire in the next year. This was the first

“The most important thing about these opportunity for many of the children to
kinds of events is that we get to come to-
gether as a family and it helps build the pet a working dog.
bonds between the families so everyone
has someone to reach out to,” said Col. “We’ve unfortunately had to start
Case Cunningham, 432nd Wing/432nd Air
Expeditionary Wing commander. “We also Dak’s disposition papers because of his
get to enjoy the camaraderie of what it is we
do here at Creech on a daily basis.” hip dysplasia, so now we need to transi-

The party included activities such as arts tion him from a working atmosphere to
and crafts, bouncy houses, toys for smiles,
information booths, selfie stations, vehicle a civilian one,” said Staff Sgt. John, 799th
static displays, free food, games, and photos
with Santa. Security Forces Squadron military work-

“We got to play games and meet Santa,” ing dog handler. “Since he’s always been
said Lillian, 7, daughter of Master Sgt. Jes-
sica, 432nd Operations Support Squadron more mellow and not as aggressive, we
intelligence superintendent, as she enthu-
siastically explained her favorite part of allowed kids to pet him at the event to
the event.
get him used to people wanting to touch

him.”

Over 400 children attended the event

with their families.

“Events like these are important be-

cause it brings everyone together and

makes Creech a more family-oriented U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen
environment,” said Master Sgt. Jennifer,
22nd Reconnaissance Squadron intel- Military Working Dog Dakrosy licks Mia, 1, during the third annual Children’s Holiday Party
ligence flight chief. “It’s nice to have the at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 12. The event provided an opportunity for Dakrosy,
kids out here to see what their parents do who’s soon to be retired, a chance to interact with kids in order to help his transition
from MWD to family pet.

and also gives families an opportunity to

interact since Creech is so far away.”

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen

Lillian, 7, jumps for joy after receiving a free Christmas present during the third annual
Children’s Holiday Party at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 12. She said her favorite part
of the day was playing games and meeting Santa.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen

Children wave to Santa and Mrs. Claus at the third annual Children’s Holiday Party at Creech
Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 12. The event included many activities to bring Creech families
together, improve morale and camaraderie, as well as provide opportunities for children
to meet Santa and win presents.

RIGHT: Tyler, 10, takes cover from snowballs thrown from Senior Airman Christopher, 799th
Air Base Squadron fitness center journeyman, in a game called Yeti Attack during the third
annual Children’s Holiday Party at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 12. The game involved
having children run from one point to another and back while dodging snowballs; if done
successfully, they won free Christmas presents.