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Niki Mikowski, 90th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory health technician, poses as Tweedledee with her daughter Adley, who sits on the lap of Staff Sgt. Christine Ramler, 90th MDOS lab tech., dressed as the White Rabbit, a character from Lewis Caroll’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Mikowski and Ramler were handing out candy to passers-by outside the 90th Medical Group’s laboratory Oct. 31 as part of the 90th MDG clinic’s annual trick-or-treat event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dan Gage)

Personalities come out to play at Warren’s clinic

Published Nov. 2, 2012
By Senior Airman Dan Gage
90th Missile Wing Public Affairs

F. E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- The 90th Medical Group closed early Oct. 31 to open its doors to the Warren community with a different mission in place.

For the 12th year in a row, the 90th MDG took time-off from their daily mission of providing medical support and treatment to members of the Mighty Ninety, their families and retirees to provide candy - and a few scares - to the children of F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. for Halloween.

More than 150 members of the 90th MDG dressed in costumes to provide treats to roughly 500 children.

Between 10 different areas, children and their parents were able given candy and treats, with over half of those areas having themes, including haunted houses.

Mighty Ninety members enjoy getting the chance to bring their children trick-or-treating in a safe environment.

"This is the second year we brought our kids," said Master Sgt. Joel Harr, 90th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department. "This is a great event for the families at Warren, it's put on by people you know and trust, it's safe for the kids and you don't have to worry about the treats they're handing out."

Turning the clinic into an indoor trick-or-treat area is a long-standing tradition at Warren, and one its workers enjoy putting together.

"I love Halloween," said Master Sgt. Chrystal Tanksley, 90th Medical Operations Squadron. "It's my favorite holiday and I especially enjoy it here.

"It's a great chance to see a different side of your coworkers," she added. "Everyone gets to show off a little bit of their personality, I wish they would do this at every base."