KUDOS Simulated Deployment for Military Kids
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Dean Light, a flight commander assigned to the 72nd Force Support Squadron, prepares a group of military children for a simulated deployment processing line at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 18, 2026. He served as a chalk commander during the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event, which aimed to help children of uniformed service members learn about deployments, build resilience and connect with peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Anthony Highland)