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Military families take in fall carnival


Children and parents alike enjoy the nice breeze during the swing ride at the Military Family Appreciation Carnival.
from:   jacksonville.com
By Shannon Leonard, MWR Marketing Director
November 14, 2012
Jacksonville, FL---Thousands of children and parents enjoyed the annual MWR Military Family Appreciation Carnival and the beautiful, sunny weather Nov. 10 at the Allegheny Softball Fields across from the Navy Exchange/Commissary complex. Young and old alike enjoyed the spinning rides, a giant slide, a bull ride, a Ferris wheel, bungee jumping, swings and an airplane ride.
Other activities included a water race and camel race where the children and their parents could try their luck by rolling balls up a ramp into holes and shooting squirt guns. The Fleet and Family Support Center also provided free face painting for the children.

 

Photo byShannon Leonard-
Angie Osborn holds her daughter, Elly as they play the water race game at the Military Family Appreciation Carnival on Nov. 10 at the Allegheny Softball Field.
 “It’s a great way to celebrate the Month of the Military Family. Many times we recognize our active duty Sailors, but sometimes the families and the sacrifices they endure often go unnoticed. They are here at home and holding the fort down while their loved ones are deployed fighting for our freedom. So this is our way to say ‘thank you’ to the families and let them spend some time together,” said Youth Activities Center Director Aaron Long.
Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/military/jax-air-news/2012-11-14/story/military-families-take-fall-carnival#ixzz2CI2LLH00