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SAPR office partners with Airmen for Fall Fest

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich
  • 15th Wing Public Affairs
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --  Members from the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office, the Airmen's Council and the Dorm Council collaborated to establish the Airmen's Fall Fest at Vossler Park Sept. 17.

According to Tech Sgt. Christine Kearney Kurt , a planner of the Fall Fest and member of the SAPR office, the Fall Fest was a chance to work hand-in-hand with the Airmen's council and the Dorm council to provided  entertaining  and targeted training to the junior enlisted force.The fest also provided a free lunch and some down time for Airmen.

"It was great working with the Airmen's council and the Dorm Council they came up with some great ideas for the Fall Fest," Said Kearney Kurt.

In it's first year, the Fall Fest featured the Pacific Air Force Band, a variety of games, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention & Treatment sponsored drunk goggles go-cart races, football toss, wheel of fortune, and the commanders relay challenge.

"The idea behind the commanders' relay challenge was that Airmen are supported by their commanders and leaders during sporting events, so the Airmen wanted to support their commanders and leaders while they compete for the squadron," said Kearney Kurt.  

Additionally the fest provided a chance for Airmen to meet other airmen stationed on Hickam.

"The Fall Fest provides opportunity for airmen to build morale and camaraderie with in their squadrons," said Senior Airman Tony Moorer, a planner of the Fall Fest and president of the Airmen's Council. "The fest also provided a great atmosphere for Airmen to communicate with other Airmen and build a network within the base."

The Fall Fest met its intentions according to Airmen 1st Class Charles Cannon, from the 324th Intelligences squadron. 

"This was a great way to get a free lunch, learn some new things, have some fun and meet new people," said Cannon. "I definitely enjoyed it and would come back next year."

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