The Warriors of the North took a day away from their normal schedules Aug. 21, 2014, to enjoy the warm sunshine, camaraderie and friendly rivalry of Summer Bash 2014. Summer Bash, as well as its counterpart, Winter Bash, is an annual event held on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., designed to boost morale and increase esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo collage/Staff Sgt. Luis Loza Gutierrez)
Senior Airman Vernita Murray, 319th Medical Group, plants a green flag into the ground in support of Sexaul Assault Prevention and Repsonse program on Aug. 21, 2014, at grounds of the fitness center on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D.The planting of the small green flags was done as part of the optional activities available for military members and their families during Summer Bash 2014. The bash is designed to boost base morale and increase esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo collage/Staff Sgt. Luis Loza Gutierrez)
Members of the 319th Communications Squadron pull a 22,000-pound fire truck during Summer Bash on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 21, 2014. Summer Bash is an annual event designed to boost morale and increase esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Susan L. Davis)
Tech. Sgt. Mindy Tyson, 319th Force Support Squadron NCO in charge of career development, drags a weighted bag while carrying a simulated M16 rifle through a combat obstacle course during Summer Bash, Aug. 21, 2014, on Grand Forks, N.D. Summer Bash is an opportunity for Airmen to take a break from day-to-day tasks in order to boost morale, unit cohesion and espirt de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)
Members of the 319th Operations Support Squadron pull a 22,000-pound fire truck during Summer Bash on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., Aug. 21, 2014. Summer Bash is an annual event designed to boost morale and increase esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Susan L. Davis)
Master Sgt. Richard Key, superintendent of the 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron Aircraft Parts Store, races to complete the combat obstacle course event during Summer Bash, Aug. 21, 2014, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Members from any squadron were allowed to enter the obstacle course to compete on an individual basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bonnie Brewer)
Senior Airman Ninoska Williams-Sequeira, 319th Security Forces Squadron, dons a flak helmet before the bed race during Summer Bash Aug. 21, 2014 on Grand Forks AFB, N.D. Summer Bash is an annual event designed to boost morale and increase esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Susan L. Davis)
Chelseah Baker, spouse of Staff Sgt. Justin Baker, 319th Contracting Flight contract specialist, carries an egg on a spoon as a part of the bed race challenge held during Summer Bash, Aug. 21, 2014, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Summer Bash is an annual event where service members and their families are allowed to participate in a variety of sporting events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Bonnie Brewer)
Members of the 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron push and drive toward the finish line during the Summer Bash bed race Aug. 21, 2014, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Each team consisted of four pushers or pullers and one driver. The driver had to perform several tasks from one end of the lane in order to cross the finish line. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)
Members of the 319th Operations Support Squadron members sprint toward the finish line during the Summer Bash bed race event Aug. 21, 2014, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Summer Bash is an annual event designed to boost morale and increase spirit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)
Members of the 319th Security Forces Squadron race toward the finish line during the Summer Bash bed race Aug. 21, 2014, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. The 319th SFS competed against 11 different squadrons and won first place for the large unit category with a time of 1 minute and 56.93 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)
Airmen of the 319th Air Base Wing stand up in response to how many strikes a team has during the Summer Bash kickball tournament on Aug. 21, 2014, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. More than 750 spectators attended Summer Bash in which 11 units competed in 14 different fitness events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)
Robert Zafke, 319th Air Base Wing Inspector General Wing Inspection Team member, jumps to spike a ball during the Summer Bash 4-on-4 volleyball tournament Aug. 21, 2014, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. The volleyball teams played single elimination with each match consisting of one set played to 25 points with rally points scoring. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)
319th Air Base Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. David Duncan hits a ball across the net against the 319th Medical Operations Squadron team during the Summer Bash 4-on-4 volleyball tournament Aug. 21, 2014, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. 319th Wing Staff Agencies placed second for the small unit category out of 11 competing units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airmen Xavier Navarro)
319th Air Base Wing airmen swim in the fitness center pool during the swim a mile event for Summer Bash, Aug. 21, 2014, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Marvin Regorrah, 319th Contracting Flight chief plans and programs, swam 1,600 meters in 23 minutes and 49 seconds, winning first place for the male category. Airman 1st Class Irinieta Tabuyaqona, 319th Contracting Flight contract specialist, swam 1,600 meters in 30 minutes and 30 seconds winning first place for the female category. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Xavier Navarro)