More trees, please
RAF ALCONBURY, United Kingdom - Colonel Amy Hammond, 423rd Group commander (left) and Lt. Col. Eric Hoversten, 423rd Civil Engineer Squadron commander, plant a tree here together March 4 as part of an effort to maintain a healthy population of trees here on base. Each year the 423rd CES plants trees through defense estates to replace those lost from the previous year. Trees can be lost to elements such as disease, construction, maintenance activities and security needs. (Courtesty photo by David Mitchell)