10/15/2012 - Neil Draper receives the torch prior to the Parade of Champions during Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The parade signified the start of the day’s events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Base leaders from RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath cheer during Joan Mann Special Sports Day Parade of Champions Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. More than 200 special athletes and 800 Airmen and their families attended the event, which celebrated its 31st anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Col. Kyle Robinson, 48th Fighter Wing commander, greets participants of Joan Mann Special Sports Day during the Parade of Champions Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Robinson and other members of the 48th FW joined volunteers from RAF Mildenhall, RAF Feltwell and RAF Alconbury for the event which hosted more than 200 special athletes from throughout the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Lily Edwards runs through an obstacle course during Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. More than 800 Airmen from RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Feltwell and RAF Alconbury volunteered to take part in the event which celebrated its 31st anniversary this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Brittany Cannon, 48th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Management, serves food during Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. More than 800 Airmen and their families from RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath, RAF Feltwell and RAF Alconbury volunteered to support the sports day, which is RAF Mildenhall's largest community relations event of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - A participant of Joan Special Sports Day leaps over an obstacle course hurdle Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The event, which celebrated its 31st anniversary, began as a way to bring the military and local communities together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Tech. Sgt. Rexangelo Lualhati, wearing hat, 100th Air Refueling Wing Inspector General’s office, and Emma Babey watch as her bowling ball makes its way to the pins during Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. The base hosted more than 200 special athletes from the local area for a day of games, food and dancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Martin Hubbard shows off his dancing skills to Councillor Anne Tigue, deputy mayor of Swaffham, during Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Tigue, and other community leaders were among the special guests invited to attend the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Staff Sgt. Christopher Daniels, Defense Courier Service, chases after Jacob McCarthy, 6, during the tennis bounce game during Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. McCarthy was one of more than 200 special athletes welcomed to the base for a day of games, food and dancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Danae Falcon, left, spouse of Senior Airman Jacob Falcon, 100th Maintenance Squadron, gives a high five to Josie Norton following a win in the ring toss game Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. In addition to the ring toss, games such as bowling, an obstacle course, basketball and Frisbee toss were set up for the 31st anniversary Joan Mann Special Sports Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Paralympian Sarah Grady watches as Caitlin McGrane runs ahead of her in the 100-yard run during Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Grady and fellow Paralympian Jonathan Adams were among the special guests invited to the base to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Col. Christopher Kulas, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, makes his way over the hurdle of an obstacle course during Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. In addition to the obstacle course, activities such as a ring toss, tennis ball bounce, basketball and bowling were set up for the athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Members of Team Mildenhall First Sergeants’ Association grill burgers duringJoan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. More than 1,000 hotdogs and hamburgers were prepared for the event which hosted more than 200 special athletes from the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Paralympian Sarah Grady cuts the cake during Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Grady and fellow Paralympian Jonathan Adams were among the special guests invited to the base to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Senior Airman Nicholas Fox, 48th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, watches as Pat Green takes a turn at the Frisbee-toss during Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. In addition to the Frisbee-toss, activities such as bowling, basketball, ring toss and an obstacle course were set up for the guests to play. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Tech. Sgt. Maria Simpson, 501st Combat Support Wing Equal Opportunity office, cheers along with a special athlete participating in Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Simpson was one of more than 800 Airmen who volunteered to support the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Col. Christopher Kulas, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, greets participants of Joan Mann Special Sports Day during the Parade of Champions Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Kulas and other members of the 100th ARW joined volunteers from RAF Lakenheath, RAF Feltwell and RAF Alconbury for the event, which hosted more than 200 special athletes from the local area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Col. Kyle Robinson, 48th Fighter Wing commander, presents a second place medal to a special athlete during the Joan Mann Special Sports Day award ceremony Oct. 13 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Medals were presented to the top three scoring males and females of each event. Participation medals were given to every athlete in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Marley Simpson, 7, salutes members of the RAF Mildenhall base honorguard during the Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Simpson was one of more than 200 special athletes from the local area invited to the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
10/15/2012 - Councillor Rona Burt, Tuddenham Parish Council, takes a shot in a challenge against Zoe Childs, blue vest, during Joan Mann Special Sports Day Oct. 13, 2012, at RAF Mildenhall, England. Burt was among several community leaders invited to attend the 31st anniversary of the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla/Released)
