Seymour Johnson celebrate Mardi Gras
By STAFF SERGEANT COURTNEY RICHARDSON, 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
/ Published March 02, 2011
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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Members of the 4th Fighter Wing honor guard lead a Mardi Gras "Catch the Beads" parade, here Feb. 25, 2011. Various base organizations participated in a friendly float competition as well as tossing beads and candy to spectators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson) (RELEASED)
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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Col.'s Shawn Pederson and Anne Winkler toss beads into the crowd during a Mardi Gras "Catch the Beads" parade, here Feb. 25, 2011. Colonel's Pederson and Winkler were Mardi Gras king and queen of the parade. Colonel Pederson is the 4th Fighter Wing vice commander. Colonel Winker is the 4th Mission Support Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson) (RELEASED)
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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Aircrew members of 333rd Fighter Squadron soar through a Mardi Gras "Catch the Beads" parade, here Feb. 25, 2011. The Mardi Gras events began with a cajun chicken cook-off and ended with a masquerade party. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Courtney Richardson) (RELEASED)
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The 4th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron hosted a Mardi Gras Celebration, here Feb. 25. The festivities included a cajun chicken cookoff, "Catch the beads" parade and a masquerade party.
Starting off the day was a cajun chicken cook-off in which the basic supplies were provided for the contestants. The judges deemed the 4th Force Support Squadron team the best. The team consisted of Staff Sgt. Jackie Rose, Sergeant Kimberly Hall and Airman 1st Class Heather Baugh.
Many base squadrons and organizations participated in the "Catch the Beads" parade decorating everything from floats to dogs as well as throwing beads, candy and masks to the onlookers.
The evening ended with a Masquerade Party at Eagles Landing, which included a buffet, DJ, beads, contests and prizes.