It’s throwback Thursday: The Mechanical Support Department and Target Systems Department hosted a combined picnic at Kuhn Barn on July 14. Their hard work over the past year is a big reason Fermilab’s accelerator complex delivers powerful beams to our experiments. It was a perfect way to close out the summer.

Mechanical Support and Target Systems 2016 picnic
The picnic was a success, with a great turnout. Photo: Michael McGee

Mechanical Support and Target Systems 2016 picnic
"What's up?" "Not much. What's up with you?" "You know, beam power. At least, it's getting there." "That's awesome." "Yeah, pretty cool." Photo: Glenn Waver

Mechanical Support and Target Systems 2016 picnic
Folks chat while guarding the coolers parked at the side of the road. Photo: Glenn Waver

Mechanical Support and Target Systems 2016 picnic
Look at the smiles. Who wouldn't want to hang out with the Mechanical Support and Target Systems departments? Photo: Glenn Waver

Mechanical Support and Target Systems 2016 picnic
One of the best things collaborating on science is the friendships you make along the way. Photo: Glenn Waver

Mechanical Support and Target Systems 2016 picnic
Mike McGee gets ready to take the group photo. Photo: Glenn Waver

Mechanical Support and Target Systems 2016 picnic
Staff talk about how nice it is to be outside the accelerator tunnel. Photo: Glenn Waver

Mechanical Support and Target Systems 2016 picnic
"How's CMTF going?" "The cryomodule is cool. The tests are promising. And the facility brings it all together." Photo: Glenn Waver

Mechanical Support and Target Systems 2016 picnic
Eat, drink and be merry. Photo: Glenn Waver