A child participates in a hula hoop contest during Celebrate Barksdale on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 11, 2013. The annual event, hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs council, gave the local community a chance to show their appreciation for the military. Festivities included a 5K run, lunch, music and games. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
Staff Sgt. Bobby Nowak, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, and his son dance to the 'Hokey Pokey' during Celebrate Barksdale on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 11, 2013. Activities for kids included hula hooping, face painting and balloon animals. The event offered food and drinks, games such as the hokey pokey and the chicken dance and a disk jockey. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
Members of Team Barksdale and the local community enjoy food and camaraderie during Celebrate Barksdale on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 11, 2013. The annual event, hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs council, gives the local community a chance to show their appreciation for the military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)
Mr. Trace Colle prepares burgers during Celebrate Barksdale on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 11, 2013. The annual event is hosted by the Shreveport-Bossier Military Affairs council to show their appreciation to the men and women of Team Barksdale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sean Martin)