913 AG celebrates family

Airmen, co-workers and family members enjoy activities at the 913th Airlift Group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. Approximately 750 people participated in the annual event, which promotes taking care of the unit’s family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

Airmen, co-workers and family members eat lunch at the 913th Airlift Group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. Approximately 750 people participated in the annual event, which promotes taking care of the unit’s family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

Cody Hamilton attempts to master the art of water sliding during the 913th Airlift Group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. Brantley is the son of U.S. Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Benjamin Hamilton, production supervisor, 913th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Travis Launius, a load planner assigned to the 96th Aerial Port Squadron, slams one into the outfield during a friendly game of softball at the Annual 913th Airlift Group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. The event featured an array of events, including softball and exhibits for children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

Brantley Mailhiot gets his face painted during the 913th Airlift Group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. Brantley is the son of Kevin and Amy Mailhiot. Kevin is a U.S. Air Force Reserve staff sergeant and air transportation technician assigned to the 96th Aerial Port Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Sylvester Kendricks stretches for the catch during a softball game at the Annual 913th Airlift Group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. Several 913 AG units fielded softball teams for the friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Brandon Oliver, an electrical environmental specialist assigned to the 913th Maintenance Squadron, pitches for the 913 MXS team during a friendly game of softball at the Annual 913th Airlift Group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. Softball was just one of the events the family celebration had to offer attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Christopher T. Lay, commander, 913th Airlift Group, coins Airman 1st Class Clayton Quintana, client systems technician, 19th Communications squadron, during the group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. Lay coined five 19th Airlift Wing Airmen for manning information festivity booths during the family day celebration, which is held to bring the families and members of the 913 AG closer together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Christopher T. Lay, commander, 913th Airlift Group, and Tech Sgt. Dana Greenlee, 913th Maintenance Squadron, pose for a photo during the group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. Greenlee was presented with the 2017 Non-commissioned Officer of the Period award for the 913 AG. Other winners were Senior Airman Arnetta Porter in the Airman category, Master Sgt. Jason Bison in the Senior Non-commissioned Officer category, 1st Lt. Anthony Ciaacio in the Company Grade Officer category, and Mr. Daniel Zimmer in the Civilian category. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

U.S. Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Casie Bickley, who is assigned to the 96th Aerial Port Squadron, makes contact with the ball during a game of softball at the Annual 913th Airlift Group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. The annual event is held to bring the families and members of the 913 AG closer together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Christian Diaz, an engine mechanic assigned to the 913th Maintenance Squadron, misses a catch in game of softball during the Annual 913th Airlift Group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. The annual event is held to bring the families and members of the 913 AG closer together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

(From right) U.S. Air Force Reserve Col. Christopher T. Lay, commander, 913th Airlift Group, Bob Grissom and Bradley West, pose for a photo during the group’s “Family Day” celebration at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 10, 2017. Lay presented Grissom and West, who are part of the Gwatney Grilling Team, with a plaque for their support of the 913 AG event. The grilling team was formed after the 2014 Viola, Ark., tornado to support local communities. This year, the team has already served over 15,000 people at no charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master. Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)