Food and Fun at Ellsworth AFB in South Dakota

The Ellsworth community gathered together to take a brief break from the grind of day-to-day life during the base picnic Aug. 20. Centrally located at the Bellamy Fitness Center, this annual family-friendly event was sponsored primarily by local businesses as a way to say thank you to active-duty Airmen, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and families for their hard work, dedication and sacrifices. The picnic featured free food, athletic competitions, tournaments and children-specific activities from arts and crafts to jumping castles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Shanda De Anda)

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