Col. Mark Weatherington, 28th Bomb Wing commander, accepts a large Christmas card on behalf of Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. from the staff of the American Red Cross of the Black Hills Area Dec. 21, 2011. The American Red Cross members traveled around western South Dakota allowing anyone to sign the card, thanking Ellsworth Airmen and wishing them a happy holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kate Thornton/Released)