Operation Hero 2024

Service members across Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi brought their families out to the Military and Family Readiness event, Operation Hero, April 6. Operation Hero educates military youth by providing hands-on experience of the deployment process along with demonstations of different military careers. Families boarded a C-130J Super Hercules and take seats and belt during their mock deployment and were given an explanation on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

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Operation Hero 2024

Service members across Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi brought their families out to the Military and Family Readiness event, Operation Hero, April 6. Operation Hero educates military youth by providing hands-on experience of the deployment process along with demonstations of different military careers. Youths were given the chance to try the meals-ready-to-eat during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

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Operation Hero 2024

Service members across Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi brought their families out to the Military and Family Readiness event, Operation Hero, April 6. Operation Hero educates military youth by providing hands-on experience of the deployment process along with demonstations of different military careers. Youths were given the chance to witness the military police dog in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

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Operation Hero 2024

Service members across Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi brought their families out to the Military and Family Readiness event, Operation Hero, April 6. Operation Hero educates military youth by providing hands-on experience of the deployment process along with demonstations of different military careers. Youths were given the chance to complete physical training with the Marine unit on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

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Operation Hero 2024

Service members across Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi brought their families out to the Military and Family Readiness event, Operation Hero, April 6. Operation Hero educates military youth by providing hands-on experience of the deployment process along with demonstations of different military careers. Youths were given the chance to practice their medical skills alongside the medical personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)

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Operation Hero 2024

Published April 8, 2024
403rd Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Service members across Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi brought their families out to the Military and Family Readiness event, Operation Hero, April 6. Operation Hero educates military youth by providing hands-on experience of the deployment process along with demonstations of different military careers. Families boarded a C-130J Super Hercules and take seats and belt during their mock deployment and were given an explanation on the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)