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Keesler hosts Pops in the Park

Conner Cliett, son of retired U.S. Marine Corps William Byrd, tosses a mullet during the mullet toss competition during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Sin Tzu Lovette, mother of Col. Debra Lovette, 81st Training Wing commander, tosses a mullet during the mullet toss competition during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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The Victory Belles perform during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, mullet toss and fireworks display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler families participate in the kids’ fishing rodeo during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a mullet toss, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler children participate in the watermelon eating competition during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, mullet toss, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Josiah Trombley, son of Chief Master Sgt. Leonard Trombley, 81st Training Support Squadron superintendent, participates in the watermelon eating competition during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, mullet toss, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler personnel participate in the hot dog eating competition during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, mullet toss, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler personnel and families watch a fireworks display during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, mullet toss and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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A fireworks display is reflected off of the Back Bay during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, mullet toss and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Jaden Lucero, son of Tech. Sgt. Elliot Lucero, 81st Aerospace Medicine Squadron medical technician, displays a “Happy Birthday America” bracelet during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event included a kids’ fishing rodeo, mullet toss, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Craig Huch, Gulfport Elks Lodge volunteer, measures a fish caught by Patrick Peoples, son of retired Navy Beldan Peoples, at the kids’ fishing rodeo during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a mullet toss, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Chris Sentilles , son of Master Sgt. Chris Sentilles, 815th Airlift Squadron load master, plays inside a hamster ball during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, mullet toss, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler families ride in a fair ride during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, mullet toss, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Lindsey Hand, Swirls Face Painting owner, paints the face of Courtney Hill II, son of Tech. Sgt. Courtney Hill, 81st Security Forces Squadron pass and ID NCO in charge, during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, mullet toss, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Lucas and Bethany Stillwagon, children of Master Sgt. Joshua Stillwagon, 334th Training Squadron instructor supervisor, run through water puddles during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event included a kids’ fishing rodeo, mullet toss, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Tinsley White, daughter of Diana White, 81st Force Support Squadron marketing and commercial sponsorship/advertising director, holds a mullet before competing in the mullet toss competition during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler hosts Pops in the Park

Published July 7, 2017
By Kemberly Groue
81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Conner Cliett, son of retired U.S. Marine Corps William Byrd, tosses a mullet during the mullet toss competition during the Pops in the Park event at Marina Park July 1, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event also included a kids’ fishing rodeo, fireworks display and music performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)