FORT CAVAZOS, Texas — Trees for Troops will give hundreds of Christmas trees to Fort Cavazos Soldiers in grades E-1 to E-5 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 13 at Phantom Warrior Stadium.

All other DoD cardholders may pick up their tree after 1 p.m. Dec. 13. Trees are provided on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. One tree per household only.

Everyone must present a valid military identification card at the time of pick-up. Please come prepared to load your own tree and be mindful of safe hauling practices when using tie down ropes or string. Additionally, families are encouraged to recognize safe practices when handling real Christmas trees, including fire safety.

Trees for Troops, a program of the Christmas Spirit Foundation, provides free, farm-grown Christmas Trees to members in all branches of the U.S. military and their families, through donations, sponsorship, grants and the work of many volunteers. For more information visit www.treesfortroops.org.

Federal Express delivers the trees to military bases free of charge. 

Media interested in attending the event should RSVP by calling 254-449-5298 by 3 p.m. Dec. 12. On Dec. 13, media should meet the public affairs escort at 9:30 a.m. in the south-side parking lot of the Marvin Leath Visitor Center for an escort to the event site.