Col. Scott Sauter, 315th Airlift Wing commander, gives opening remarks during the annual Joint Base Charleston Appreciation Picnic May 3, 2014 at the Air Base picnic grounds. The picnic had a wide-range of activities available to both adults and children, including a jousting station, inflatable water slide, corn hole tournament, and a mini C-17 static display. More than 2,000 people attended the picnic this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Shane Ellis)