The men and women of Brunswick’s 224th Joint Communications Support Squadron will not forget the families of unit members who have deployed as part of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble Eagle this holiday season.

An estimated 100 families of deployed Guardsmen will be the very special guests for a full day of holiday activities, games and events on Saturday, Dec.7, at the unit. A festive holiday lunch prepared by unit members will be provided followed by the traditional arrival of Santa Claus at noon. The day’s celebration will conclude with each family having the opportunity to see and speak with loved ones through a special video link established at the deployed location of the 224th.

Maj. Patrick McCorkhill, the unit’s acting commander, said "The family members of the deployed Air Guardsmen are part of our family, and during this time of year especially, we will be ready to help them in any way we can."

Georgia’s 224th JCSS was activated soon after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and remain on active duty.

Georgia’s 224th Joint Communications Support Squadron was called to active duty soon after the terrorist attacks on September 11th and remains on active duty.

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