Sandra Piernas (right), an employee at NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center, serves NASA retiree Dewey Little during 2010 Old Timers' Day activities May 14. Each year, the Stennis Recreational Association welcomes back former employees for a meal and time of fellowship at the facility's Cypress House. The event offers current employees the opportunity to hear stories about early work at the center. Stennis was established in the 1960s to test engines and rocket stages for the Apollo Program.

Former Stennis Space Center employees enjoyed a return to the test facility for Old Timers' Day activities May 18, 2012. The annual fellowship was attended by about 150 retirees, guests and employees.

Former Stennis Space Center employees enjoyed a return to the test facility for Old Timers' Day activities May 18, 2012. The annual fellowship was attended by about 150 retirees, guests and employees.

Former Stennis Space Center employees enjoy a return to the test facility for Old Timers' Day on May 20. About 175 former employees attended the annual event. 'It's wonderful to see people again you used to see every day,' retired employee Judy Mitchell said.