NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — Hundreds of Logistics and Industrial Operations (AIR 6.0) employees gathered for food, fun and plenty of laughs during AIR 6.0’s Employee Appreciation Day, Sept. 3.

“This day gives us an opportunity to recognize our employees and their efforts throughout the year,” said Capt. Bob Farmer, AIR 6.0’s executive director. “They work extremely hard, so they deserve this chance to unwind and have fun together.”

The event, held at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River Beach House, featured a catered barbeque lunch, followed by teambuilding activities such as cornhole, a scavenger hunt and a three-legged race.

One favorite was the dunk tank where participants could pay to dunk some of AIR 6.0’s leadership. Money raised from the activity will go toward AIR 6.0’s holiday party.

Rear Adm. Paul Sohl, Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC), and assistant commander of AIR 6.0, took a few minutes to thank them for their efforts and talk about the future.

“The focus of Naval Aviation is shifting toward sustainment of our aircraft, and that means it is our time to shine,” Sohl said. “What you do for the warfighter is vitally important because your hard work and ingenuity keeps aircraft mission ready. Thank you for your commitment to our country and the fleet.”