Annual festival comes to McConnell
By Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse II, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs
/ Published April 23, 2008
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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Katie Hanovich, a Team McConnell family member, kisses a baby turkey during the 10th annual Family Festival of Fun at the Robert J. Dole Center, April 19. Some of the attractions at the festival were a petting zoo, pony rides, face painting and more. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse)
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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Thoren Jennings, a Team McConnell family member, climbs a king of the mountain inflatable during the 10th annual Family Festival of Fun at the Robert J. Dole Center, April 19. Four other inflatables were set up during the 10th annual Family Festival of Fun that kept children jumping and climbing for hours. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse)
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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Tim Cargle, a Team McConnell family member, blows air on the sail of a foam boat during a racing game offered at the 10th annual Family Festival of Fun at the Robert J. Dole Center, April 19. Games like the foam boat race were one of the many forms of entertainment offered to children at the festival. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse)
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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Ethan Allar, a Team McConnell family member, stands in a high-mobility, multipurpose vehicle while handling a .50-caliber rifle during the 10th annual Family Festival of Fun at the Robert J. Dole Center, April 19. Some 22nd Security Forces Squadron members attended the festival with a variety of items teach children about the security forces career. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse)
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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Katie and Maggy Barnes and Kaitlyn Peters, Team McConnell family members, pet baby turkeys during the 10th annual Family Festival of Fun at the Robert J. Dole Center, April 19. The festival offered many attractions like dumpster dive, magic putty, balloons, and many more. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse)
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MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- The McConnell Players, a base drama club, performs a number form the play “Little Shop of Horrors” during the 10th annual Family Festival of Fun at the Robert J. Dole Center, April 19. The McConnell Players are scheduled to perform the play April 25 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. at the Base Theater. For tickets call 759-4230. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse)
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --
The 22nd Mission Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center and the 22nd Services Squadron Family Member Programs Flight hosted the 10th annual Family Festival of Fun at the Robert J. Dole Center, April 19.
With more than 200 volunteers, 15 sponsors, seven special-guest entertainers, support from 16 base agencies, a petting zoo and the McConnell Players, a base drama club, the event was a success filled with fun, food, and prizes for all ages.
"We appreciate the volunteers; it's because of them that we were able to make this happen," said Mary Reece, 22nd Mission Support Squadron, family member program flight chief.
The festival offered approximately 2,500 Team McConnell members a chance to spend time with family and friends and relax while visiting different booths, playing games, or just enjoying a free lunch.
Every year April is the Month of the Military Child, and to honor military children's sacrifices McConnell celebrates them with the Family Festival of Fun, said Ms. Reece.
"What a great time, can't wait to see what the next 10 years have in store," said Fe Vorderlandwehr, 22nd Services Squadron, marketing director.