Altus Air Force Base gives kids a pre-deployment experience. Kids simulate out-processing by shooting a nerf gun, trying on chem-gear, doing push-ups, and receiving dog tags, all to demonstrate what their parents go through before going down range.
Braden Pewo, son of Blake Pewo, a C-17 aircrew chief at the 97th Maintenance Group, observes the capabilities of a fire hydrant during the Kids Deployment Line, August 2, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The deployment line featured several different activities and aspects of deployment for children to learn from, including; firing a simulated rifle, a physical fitness test, receiving dog tags and wearing mission-oriented protective posture gear. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jackson N. Haddon)
Mackenzie Buss, daughter of U.S. Air Force Maj. Mary Buss, an executive officer assigned to the 730th Air Mobility Training Squadron, wears mission-oriented protective posture gear during the Kids Deployment Line, August 2, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The Kids Deployment Line offered children the experience of pre-deployment while also allowing them to meet some of the other children in their grade. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jackson N. Haddon)
Nathan Covington, a school liaison officer at the Airman and Family Readiness Center, hands out a backpack for preschoolers at the Kids Deployment Line, August 2, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The A&FRC partnered with the Armed Services YMCA and other local education centers to provide parents information about educational opportunities in the local area and give our free school supplies to children. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jackson N. Haddon)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Steven Thomas, a commander assigned to the 97th Civil Engineering Squadron, shops for school supplies with his family during the Kids Deployment Line, August 2, 2018, at Altus Air Force Base, Okla. Free school supplies were handed out after the Kids Deployment Line to aid in preparing children for school and to ease the financial burden on parents. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jackson N. Haddon)