Chapel community offers Airmen Thanksgiving dinner

Photo By Senior Airman Malcolm Mayfield | Staff Sgt. Marvin Reyes, 90th Civil Engineers Squadron locksmith, shows his son, Gabriel Reyes, 2, how to climb on a rock wall in the Fall Hall Community Center Nov. 19, 2015, during the base chapel’s Thanksgiving dinner event. The event was prepared with the combined effort of the chapel and the chapel community, which consist of people from the traditional, Catholic and contemporary services offered on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Malcolm Mayfield)  

CHEYENNE, WY, UNITED STATES

11.20.2015

Story by Airman 1st Class Malcolm Mayfield 

90th Missile Wing

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The F.E. Warren Air Force Base Chapel hosted a Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 19, in the Fall Hall Community Center.

The event was prepared with the combined effort of the chapel and the chapel community, which consist of people from the traditional, Catholic and contemporary services offered on base.

“In the past we have done two separate events, one with the chapel communities, the traditional service, the Catholic community and the contemporary service, and a separate event for the Airmen,” said Capt. Samuel McClellan, 90th Missile Wing chaplain.

Single enlisted, officers and the chapel community took part in activities in an early celebration for Thanksgiving. It was designed to create opportunities for Airmen, without family in the area, to interact with the chapel community.

“This was a way to reach out.” McClellan said. “We wanted to connect the two audiences, especially during the holiday season, and this helps them be aware of the chapel and what we can do.”

Ping pong, rock climbing and a bounce house, among other activities, were provided for people to use along with piles of food offered by the chapel community.

“I like events like this,” said Airman Jesse Cardenas, 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron member. “I’m really close to the chaplains here, and I’m glad I came to check it out and show my support for the community.”

The chapel works day-to-day on a variety of tasks to support the base populous and provide guidance to people seeking help.

For anyone who would like to attend religious services, schedule chapel worship or get in contact with a chaplain, call 773-3434.

• Date Taken: 11.20.2015
• Date Posted: 11.23.2015 19:09
• Story ID: 182685
• Location: CHEYENNE, WY, US