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Operation Hero educates kids

Keesler families watch a military working work demonstration during Operation Hero Oct. 10, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was designed to help children better understand what happens when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Staff Sgt. Ebony Santiago, 81st Medical Operations Squadron mental health NCO in charge, wraps a bandage around the arm of Chloe Ferguson, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Shaun Ferguson, 81st Security Forces Squadron unit deployment manager, during Operation Hero Oct. 10, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was designed to help children better understand what happens when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Zane and Dylan Lantz, sons of Capt. Shawn Lantz, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron certified registered nurse anesthetist, participate in a litter carry race during Operation Hero Oct. 10, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was designed to help children better understand what happens when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Airman 1st Class Jennifer Tatum, 81st Medical Operations Squadron medical technician, administers “a shot” in the form of juice to the children of Tech. Sgt. James Nottle, 338th Training Squadron instructor, during Operation Hero Oct. 10, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was designed to help children better understand what happens when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Remington Eyer, son of Capt. Jarrett Eyer, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron general surgeon, has his face painted by Senior Airman Andrea Saavedra, 81st MSGS surgical technician, during Operation Hero Oct. 10, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was designed to help children better understand what happens when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Airman Elizabeth Kuc, 81st Dental Squadron dental technician, secures a gas mask on James Alexander, Jr., son of Staff Sgt. James Alexander, 338th Training Squadron instructor, during Operation Hero Oct. 10, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was designed to help children better understand what happens when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler Airmen volunteer to guide children through the deployment line during Operation Hero Oct. 10, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was designed to help children better understand what happens when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Dog tags lay in bundles on top of a table during Operation Hero Oct. 10, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was designed to help children better understand what happens when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Cael Doehling, son of Tech. Sgt. Morgan Doehling, 338th Training Squadron instructor supervisor, and Lance Cpl. Devin Goodall, Keesler Marine Detachment, participate in a combat fitness test during Operation Hero Oct. 10, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was designed to help children better understand what happens when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Operation Hero educates kids

Published Oct. 14, 2015
By Kemberly Groue
81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Keesler families watch a military working work demonstration during Operation Hero Oct. 10, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The event was designed to help children better understand what happens when their parents deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)