Airmen of the 307th Bomb Wing joined Barry Regula, the 93rd Bomb Squadron honorary commander and general manager of Margaritaville Resort and Casino, during the Shriners’ Mardi Gras Ball, Shreveport, La., Feb. 24, 2017. The event, sponsored by Margaritaville Resort and Casino, helped children with special needs enjoy a night of fun and dancing to celebrate the Mardi Gras season. The Airmen joined in helping to escort the children. (Courtesy photo/released)

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andre’ Menard, 707th Maintenance Squadron Training Manager, shares a light moment with a guest of honor at the Shriners’ Mardi Gras Ball, Shreveport, La., Feb. 24, 2017. Menard and other members of the 307th Bomb Wing teamed up with the Shriners and Margaritaville Resort and Casino, who sponsored the event, to provide children with special needs a night of fun and dancing. In addition to serving as escorts for the party, members of the wing helped to provide gowns for the children. (Courtesy photo/released)

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Terance Thomas, 489th Maintenance Squadron crew chief, cuts a rug with honorees at the Shriners’ Mardi Gras Ball, Shreveport, La., Feb. 24, 2017. The children enjoyed a night of fun and dancing courtesy of Margaritaville Resort and Casino, the event sponsor. Airmen of the 307th Bomb Wing helped not only as escorts, but to provide dress gowns for the event. (Courtesy photo/released)