Operation Hero

A “deployer” adjust her helmet amid all her gear during Operation Hero Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was set up to show the process their parents go through before they leave home. They participated in three deployment phases. The first included a deployment line for dog tag issue and 'immunizations.' After a brief from the commander they moved on to phase two activities set up by base organizations. The last phase included a welcome home lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)

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Tech. Sgt. Donald Shoals, 96th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, talks to “deployers” about an F-15 Eagle during Operation Hero Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was set up to show the process their parents go through before they leave home. They participated in three deployment phases. The first included a deployment line for dog tag issue and 'immunizations.' After a brief from the commander they moved on to phase two activities set up by base organizations. The last phase included a welcome home lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)

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The 96th Security Forces Squadron’s military working dog unit puts on a demonstration at Operation Hero Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was set up to show the process their parents go through before they leave home. They participated in three deployment phases. The first included a deployment line for dog tag issue and 'immunizations.' After a brief from the commander they moved on to phase two activities set up by base organizations. The last phase included a welcome home lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)

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A “deployer” is fitted for protective gear during Operation Hero Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was set up to show the process their parents go through before they leave home. They participated in three deployment phases. The first included a deployment line for dog tag issue and 'immunizations.' After a brief from the commander they moved on to phase two activities set up by base organizations. The last phase included a welcome home lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)

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Brig. Gen. Scott Cain, 96th Test Wing commander, updates “deployers” on what they can expect during Operation Hero Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was set up to show the process their parents go through before they leave home. They participated in three deployment phases. The first included a deployment line for dog tag issue and 'immunizations.' After a brief from the commander they moved on to phase two activities set up by base organizations. The last phase included a welcome home lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)

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A “deployer” sits behind the wheel of a fire truck during Operation Hero Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was set up to show the process their parents go through before they leave home. They participated in three deployment phases. The first included a deployment line for dog tag issue and 'immunizations.' After a brief from the commander they moved on to phase two activities set up by base organizations. The last phase included a welcome home lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)

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“Deployers” get in fighting shape with a quick workout during Operation Hero Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was set up to show the process their parents go through before they leave home. They participated in three deployment phases. The first included a deployment line for dog tag issue and 'immunizations.' After a brief from the commander they moved on to phase two activities set up by base organizations. The last phase included a welcome home lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)

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An Airman talks to a “deployer” about a machine gun during Operation Hero Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was set up to show the process their parents go through before they leave home. They participated in three deployment phases. The first included a deployment line for dog tag issue and 'immunizations.' After a brief from the commander they moved on to phase two activities set up by base organizations. The last phase included a welcome home lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)

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A “deployer” gets his face painted during Operation Hero Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was set up to show the process their parents go through before they leave home. They participated in three deployment phases. The first included a deployment line for dog tag issue and 'immunizations.' After a brief from the commander they moved on to phase two activities set up by base organizations. The last phase included a welcome home lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)

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Children return home after their “deployment” during Operation Hero Oct. 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event was set up to show the process their parents go through before they leave home. They participated in three deployment phases. The first included a deployment line for dog tag issue and 'immunizations.' After a brief from the commander they moved on to phase two activities set up by base organizations. The last phase included a welcome home lunch. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Karissa Rodriguez)

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We can be Heroes

Published Oct. 30, 2019

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