Presley Pace (far right) and Lanier Lucas describe what it might have been like to be at a World War II encampment during a living history re-enactment at Fort D.A. Russell Days here July 20. Some of the tents on display were a communications tent, orderly room, company command tent, officers quarters, enlisted camp, medical tent and a post exchange (Photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Thompson).
Dave Lesure and Rod Bergstrom, members of the Northern Colorado Fife and Drum Corps, test fire their black powder muskets to ensure they are in working order here July 20. Muskets can be greatly affected during rain, high winds and humidity due to the use of gun-powder and flint. Such problems cause the weapon to “flash the pan,” or misfire (Photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Thompson).
Rod Bergstrom demonstrates a proper tomahawk throw. Proper form is taking the tomahawk straight back, keeping the blade vertical and releasing forward (Photo by Staff Sgt. Chad Thompson).
Jan Manning has been working Fort D.A. Russell Days as a blacksmith since 1981. He says this has been a hobby of his for years, and he has enjoyed smithing since this festival has started (Photo by Airman 1st Class Daryl Knee).
Kirk Stewart and David Wood ready their pipes and Pam Parham and Dick Rehg prepare their drums for Yankee Doodle (Photo by Airman 1st Class Daryl Knee).