Community Thanks Soldiers

December 18, 2009

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091211-A-8719J-12: This plaque, which thanks servicemembers for their service, sits in front of a Christmas tree that was lit by Camp Atterbury commander Col. Todd Townsend December 11 at the Holiday Inn in Columbus.

Townsend and Soldiers from Camp Atterbury were invited by the Holiday Inn to a luncheon which included a tree-lighting ceremony and holiday songs sung by the Southside Elementary School choir in Columbus. (U.S. Army photo by T.D. Jackson)

091211-A-8719J-41: Soldiers from Camp Atterbury enjoyed holiday songs sung by the Southside Elementary School choir in Columbus December 11. The Soldiers were invited to a luncheon at the Holiday Inn which included a tree-lighting ceremony and songs sung by the children. (U.S. Army photo by T.D. Jackson)

091211-A-8719J-78: Camp Atterbury Commander Col. Todd Townsend, left, Holiday Inn Sales Director Stephanie Bowers and Columbus Mayor Fred Armstrong chat before a luncheon hosted by the Columbus Holiday Inn December 11. Townsend and other Soldiers from Camp Atterbury were invited to the luncheon which included a tree-lighting ceremony and holiday songs sung by the Southside Elementary School choir in Columbus. (U.S. Army photo by T.D.

Jackson)

091211-A-8719J-88: Soldiers from Camp Atterbury enjoy a luncheon hosted by the Columbus Holiday Inn December 11. The luncheon included a tree-lighting ceremony and holiday songs sung by the Southside Elementary School choir in Columbus. (U.S. Army photo by T.D. Jackson)