Claire Bernards and her brother Boston enjoy snow cones during the National Emergency Preparedness night Sept. 20, 2012, at the Joint Base Charleston - Air Base picnic grounds. Claire and Boston's father is Capt. Paul Bernards, 16th Airlift Squadron pilot, 437th Airlift Wing. September marks the ninth annual National Emergency Preparedness Month sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The program encourages national, regional, local, public and private organizations to review and communicate emergency preparedness efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Chacarra Walker)
<br>Unit: Joint Base Charleston Public Affairs Office
Airman 1st Class Chacarra  Walker
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