Abilene hosts 52nd World’s Largest BBQ

Volunteers serve barbecue to military members at the Abilene Civic Center, Abilene, Texas, April 22, 2017. The free meal for military members and their families include a range of barbeque options, beans, coleslaw and more to thank them for their service to the country and local community. (U.S. Photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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Abilene hosts 52nd World’s Largest BBQ

A volunteer serves barbecue to military members during the World’s Largest BBQ, Abilene, Texas, April 22, 2017. The barbecue serves up to 5,000 military members and their families with the help of almost 200 volunteers from the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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Abilene hosts 52nd World’s Largest BBQ

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ellen Driggers, 7th Medical Support Squadron superintendent, accepts barbecue from a volunteer as part of the World’s Largest BBQ at the Abilene Civic Center, Abilene, Texas, April 22, 2017. The Abilene Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosted a free lunch and dinner for military members and their families to thank them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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Abilene hosts 52nd World’s Largest BBQ

The Abilene Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee presents the 2017 Military Family of the Year Award to the Shim Family at the Abilene Civic Center, Abilene, Texas, April 22, 2017. The purpose of the award is to recognize a military family who has contributed to both the military and local community through volunteering and community involvement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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Abilene hosts 52nd World’s Largest BBQ

A volunteer pours barbecue sauce for a Dyess Airman during the 2017 World’s Largest BBQ, Abilene, Texas, April 22, 2017. The Abilene Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee hosts this free event to military members and families to show support for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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Abilene hosts 52nd World’s Largest BBQ

Volunteers serve military members and their families free barbecue at the Abilene Civic Center, Abilene, Texas, April 22, 2017. The World’s Largest BBQ, which is hosted by the Abilene Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee, is an annual tradition for Abilene to thank military members and their families for their service since 1965. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

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Abilene hosts 52nd World’s Largest BBQ

Published April 24, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc
7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Volunteers serve barbecue to military members at the Abilene Civic Center, Abilene, Texas, April 22, 2017. The free meal for military members and their families include a range of barbeque options, beans, coleslaw and more to thank them for their service to the country and local community. (U.S. Photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)