Before Christmas time, commander of the 23^rd Air Force Base col. Robert Cierniak organized Christmas Eve, which all soldiers from 1^st tactical squadron, 2^nd SAR team and civilian workers participated in it. Moreover, representatives of Minsk Mazowiecki garrison took part in that event as well. Col. Cierniak thanked all of as for our duty and effort in realisation of difficult tasks in 2009. He wished us Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

Christmas Eve was started by military chaplain who read a part from Gospel about Christ's birth. Then, chaplain col. Molendowski said a prayer and blessed special Christmas meals on our tables. All participants shared with wafers and wished Happy Christmas and New Year. We could taste traditional Polish meals prepared on that Christmas Eve: red borstch, cabbage with peas, herrings and delicious perogies ( with smashed potatoes, mushrooms and cabbages inside). Bon appétit !!!