Aleiram Castro, 509th Force Support Squadron, sings during a 4th of July celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 3, 2013. The event included a number of activities such as pony rides, a fireworks display, karaoke, face painting and games for adults and young children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

Jaden Vergara, son of Staff Sgt. Jaime Vergara, 509th Medical Support Squadron, rides a mechanical bull during a 4th of July celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 3, 2013. The 509th Force Support Squadron sponsored the event to celebrate Independence Day and show appreciation to the Whiteman community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

Katelyn Paul, wife of Senior Airman Kevin Paul, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, gets her face painted during a 4th of July celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 3, 2013. In addition to face painting, the event also included a car show, a fireworks display, a petting zoo and bouncy castles for children to play on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

Vehicles are showcased during a car show for members of Team Whiteman to view during a 4th of July celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 3, 2013. Base members and their families took part in the celebration, which was hosted by the 509th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

Children play games on a bouncy castle during a 4th of July celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 3, 2013. People of all ages were treated to free games, music and a fireworks display as part of the celebration hosted by the 509th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

Trinity Foote, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Derrick Foote, 509th Contracting Squadron, plays a game of human tug of war during a 4th of July celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 3, 2013. This was one of many free activities included in the afternoon’s events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

John Miller, lead singer of the Mojo Doggs, a local Rock band, sings to an audience during a 4th of July celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 3, 2013. In addition to the free music, the afternoon’s events also included a fireworks display and free games for people of all ages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

Staff Sgt. Kira Otero, 509th Force Support Squadron, plays with her son during a 4th of July celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 3, 2013. The day included a number of activities including karaoke with a live disk jockey, free games, rides, contests with prizes and a fireworks display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

Fireworks are displayed during a 4th of July celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 3, 2013. Base members and their families took part in the celebration hosted by the 509th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

Fireworks are showcased during a 4th of July celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 3, 2013. In addition to the fireworks display, the event included a number of activities including pony rides, live music and games for adults and young children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

Fireworks are blasted during a 4th of July celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 3, 2013. In addition to fireworks, the event included face painting, a car show, a petting zoo and bouncy castles for children to play on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)

Fireworks are illuminated in the sky during a 4th of July celebration at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., July 3, 2013. Base members and their families took part in the annual celebration that also included face painting, a car show, a petting zoo and bouncy castles for children to play on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson/Released)