By | June 16, 2010
Children take a break from the sweltering heat in a cool slip and slide at the annual base picnic June 11, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The two-day annual picnic ran from June 11 to June 12 showcasing entertainment and activities from a local band, "The Blue Dogs," to slip and slides and giant inflatable jumpers for the kids. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
Airmen and family members take shelter from the scorching heat to enjoy free, freshly prepared barbeque cooked by base volunteers at the annual base picnic June 11, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Activities and entertainment were not only accessible at the picnic grounds, but also spanned to the base pool and theater offering free swimming and a special family matinee at a discount price. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
Airmen and family members wait their turn to try the "drunken driving simulation" using beer goggles which simulate a drunken affect at the annual base picnic June 11, 2010 on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. The 628th Air Base Wing safety office setup and sponsored the simulation which offered a controlled look into drunken driving and the effects alcohol has on your reaction time and motor skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
The 628th Security Forces Squadron K-9 section demonstrate how handlers use dogs to chase down and restrain suspects until the handler can regain control of the situation. The demonstration was initiated with a simulated firefight followed by the handler giving the command to the K-9 to take down the armed suspect. Military working dogs can have a bite force of up to 2,500 pounds per square inch of pressure when they take down a suspect. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)
Families and spectators observed more than 90 cars and trucks that ranged from classic to modern day racers at a car show at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 12, 2010. The car show was held in conjunction with base picnic festivities. It was estimated that roughly 1,600 attendees enjoyed the sun, food and games the picnic had to offer. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)
Isaac Moore and his family admire two Corvettes at the base car show on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., June 12, 2010. The two cars were in one of 10 categories at the car show, which included muscle cars, trucks and classics. More than 90 entries were submitted from car enthusiasts around South Carolina. Isaac Moore is a retired U.S. Air Force captain. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)
Airmen and family members visit a plethora of sponsored booths located throughout the picnic grounds during the annual base picnic at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. June 11, 2010.This two-day event hosted activities for both adults and children, ranging from a car show and live entertainment for adults, to a free movie and several giant inflatables for children to play on. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Timothy Taylor)