Operation Heroes 2018

Staff Sgt. Anthony Barrette, 5th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, shows a child his painted face during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2018. During the event, children tasted Meals Ready-to-Eat, got their faces painted, saw Explosive Ordnance Disposal demonstrations and weapons displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)

Operation Heroes 2018

Volunteers welcome children home from a simulated deployment during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2018. Operation Heroes allows Minot AFB children to experience a simulated deployment and celebrate their homecoming. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)

Operation Heroes 2018

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Rubenstein, 5th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, shows children how to use a life raft during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2018. Operation Heroes is an annual event where Minot AFB children experience various aspects of a simulated deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry)

Operation Heroes 2018

Published June 4, 2018
By Senior Airman Jonathan McElderry
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Operation Heroes is an annual event that allows children to experience a pre-departure briefing and demonstrations from more than 10 different units around base. During the event, children tasted Meals Ready-to-Eat, got their faces painted, saw Explosive Ordnance Disposal demonstrations and weapons displays.