Airmen, families attend annual D-M 50 picnic

Attendees of the D-M 50 picnic prepare their plates at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 31, 2012. All D-M Airmen and their families were invited to enjoy free food and various activities, including a car show, K-9 demonstration and a petting zoo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Camilla Griffin/Released)

Airmen, families attend annual D-M 50 picnic

Attendees of the D-M 50 picnic sit in the shade while they eat at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 31, 2012. This picnic is held annually to show appreciation to the men and women of the 355th Fighter Wing and its tenant units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Camilla Griffin/Released)

Airmen, families attend annual D-M 50 picnic

Children wait in line for their turn on an inflatable obstacle course during the D-M 50 picnic at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 31, 2012. There were several different activities available to families as well as free food and beverages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Camilla Griffin/Released)

Annual D-M 50 picnic scheduled for March 15

Published Feb. 13, 2014
By Senior Airman Camilla Elizeu
355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz., -- The annual DM-50 picnic will be held March 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bama Park here.

The picnic is a free event for active duty members, families, retirees and any guests sponsored onto the base. The DM-50 will be providing a variety of free entertainment, food, drinks and events.

"It is a fun event with entertainment for all base personnel and their families," said Maj. Fe Lobo-Menendez, D-M 50 Picnic Chairman. "This picnic is held every year as a way for the DM 50 organization to show their respect and appreciation for the military personnel stationed here at D-M."

The D-M 50 is a non-profit, volunteer organization made up of a diverse group of greater Tucson civic and business leaders. The organization seeks to improve the quality of life for D-M personnel and their families and to nurture a strong relationship between D-M and the local civilian community.

The picnic will include a canine demonstration, fire engine and police cruiser static displays, an explosive ordinance disposal demonstration, bounce houses and face-painting booths.

This year, the picnic also includes cotton candy and popcorn booths. There will also be a car show. A select few Airmen will be able to include their cars in the car show.

The picnic will also offer 45 minute tours of the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group.

"As uniformed and civilian service members, our heritage and core values outline the need and desire to put our heart and soul into serving a calling greater than our own," said Master Sgt. Damion Tellier, D-M 50 Picnic Co-Chairman. "I cannot think of a better way for us to unwind, stand up to be appreciated for our dedication and hard work, and to bring us all together as military members of the Tucson community than enjoying free food, drink and entertainment in a family atmosphere on the CINC's top Air Force Base."

Parking will be available at Heritage Park, with shuttles running every half hour to the picnic site from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.