Fort Novosel celebrates the holidays at Winterfest 2024

By Brittany Trumbull, Fort Novosel Public AffairsDecember 9, 2024

Fort Novosel children admire the post tree during the annual Winterfest event Dec. 7, 2024.
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Col. John P. Miller III, Fort Novosel garrison commander, and his spouse Ms. Mollie Miller, ring in the holiday season with Sgt. Ted. E. Bear during the annual Winterfest event Dec. 7, 2024.
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Santa Clause arrives at Fort Novosel’s annual Winterfest event Dec. 7, 2024.
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Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Williams, Fort Novosel garrison command sergeant major, welcomes the community to the annual Winterfest event Dec. 7, 2024
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The Fort Novosel Christmas tree is lit during the annual Winterfest event Dec. 7, 2024.
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Ellis D. Parker Elementary School choir performs on stage during Fort Novosel’s annual Winterfest event Dec. 7, 2024.
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Gold Star family members place ornaments on a wreath in honor of their fallen during Fort Novosel’s annual Winterfest event Dec. 7, 2024.
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The Fort Novosel Christmas tree is lit during the annual Winterfest event Dec. 7, 2024.
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FORT NOVOSEL, Ala.--Fort Novosel hosted its annual holiday celebration, Winterfest, on Dec. 7, 2024. The event featured performances from local school choirs, a visit from Santa, local craft and food vendors, and the official lighting of the post Christmas tree. For more photos from the event, hosted by Fort Novosel MWR, head to the flickr page at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBUji4.