Operation Heroes 2018

A child sits in a BearCat during Operation Heroes 2018 at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 2, 2018. Operation Heroes is an annual event that allows children to experience a pre-departure briefing and equipment demonstrations from more than 10 different units around base.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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.