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Two airmen smile as they help a boy operate a water hose.

Operation Hero

Air Force Airmen 1st Class Nino Garcia, left, and Jose Von Vogler help a child operating a water hose during Operation Hero at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Sept. 28, 2019. Operation Hero is a hands-on event aimed at helping military children understand the deployment process.

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