Children present cherished tale

From left, the Scarecrow, played by Sophie Fields; the Cowardly Lion, played by Ahmira Palmer; Toto the dog, played by Paige Lacey; and the Tin Man, played by Jaime Manson, all come to Dorothy’s aid in finding the Wizard and defeating the Wicked Witch in the production of the “Wizard of Oz” May 7, 2013, at the youth center on RAF Mildenhall, England. Twenty-four children participated in the play while staff, parents and other family members watched. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stacia Zachary/Released)

Children present cherished tale

From left, Toto the Dog, played by Paige Lacey; Dorothy, played by Gloryssel Moreno; the Good Witch, played by Calla Fisher; the Mayor of Munchkinland, played by Adam Hardin; and resident munchkins, played by Kaitlyn Walton and Aalahnta Anthony, converge after Dorothy's house drops on the Wicked Witch of the East during the production of the “Wizard of Oz” May 7, 2013, at the youth center on RAF Mildenhall, England. After the house dropped on the Wicked Witch of the East, the Good Witch instructed Dorothy to put on the ruby slippers, as they have magical powers. Twenty-four children participated in the play, bringing the imaginative work of L. Frank Baum to life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stacia Zachary/Released)

Black History Month Committee members, guests visit historical city

Staff Sgt. Charron Jackson, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, views reflections of slavery during her visit to the International Slavery Museum, Feb. 16, 2013, in Liverpool, England. The museum tells the story of slavery that has occurred throughout countries all over the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Latisha Cole/Released)

Black History Month Committee members, guests visit historical city

Eric Lynch, historian and creator of the Liverpool Slavery and History Tours, speaks about the historical background of the River Mersey during a walking tour of the city Feb. 16, 2013, in Liverpool, England. Lynch has studied the city’s history for years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Latisha Cole/Released)

Black History Month Committee members, guests visit historical city

Tech. Sgt. Duane Vandross, 100th Communications Squadron installation spectrum manager from Bronx, N.Y., expresses his gratitude to Michelle Charters of the Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre for helping to coordinate a historical tour Feb. 16, 2013, in Liverpool, England. Vandross organized the tour as part of the Black History Month Committee’s events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Latisha Cole/Released)

Black History Month Committee members, guests visit historical city

Tech. Sgt. Duane Vandross, 100th Communications Squadron installation spectrum manager from Bronx, N.Y., informs the group of the day’s schedule of events Feb. 16, 2013, in Liverpool, England. Vandross organized the tour as part of the Black History Month Committee’s events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Latisha Cole/Released)