Tree sale

Senior Airman Matthew Harris, 325th Communications Squadron network administrator, holds up a Wisconsin Balsam Fir tree at his squadron Christmas tree fundraiser here Nov. 26. The sale is the squadron's primary fundraiser every year and will be open through Dec. 16 or until all trees are sold. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Timothy R. Capling)

Communications squadron takes to the trees

Published Nov. 20, 2007
By Staff Sgt. Timothy R. Capling
325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Tyndall Air Force Base's 325th Communications Squadron service members are holding the base' s annual Christmas tree sale fundraiser noon-6 p.m. Nov. 24 through Dec. 16 at the Tyndall Air Force Base visitors' center area.

The fundraiser, being held for the fifth year, is used to raise money for communications squadron events such as holiday parties and summer celebrations. It is open to all Tyndall AFB personnel and local community members.

"We're going to be selling Wisconsin Balsam Fir trees," said Airman 1st Class Andrew Snyder, 325th CS air field systems technician and tree sale coordinator. "All of the trees are being shipped here directly from Wisconsin and are guaranteed to be fresh."

Trees taller than six feet are being sold for $45 and all less than six feet are $40.

"All of the money raised goes directly back to our squadron fund," Airman Snyder said.

The sale is run by 325th CS military, civilian and family members on a voluntary basis.

"This is our main fundraiser every year," said Staff Sgt. Steven Beatty, 325th CS switch technician and event coordinator. "It's a big morale booster considering all the events this will allow us to hold."