JBLM kids participate in Operation KUDO

Children participating in the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event interact with the explosive ordnance disposal Man Transportable Robot System II, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 12, 2023. The 787th Ordnance Company brought EOD equipment to demonstrate some of the maneuvers required to successfully deactivate a bomb. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
JBLM kids participate in Operation KUDO

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Manuel Ortega, fuels specialist with the 627th Logistics Readiness Squadron, holds up a fuel pump with the help of military kids during Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 12, 2023. The 627th LRS fuels shop provides support to Department of Defense aircraft, government vehicles, civilian aircraft and the president of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
JBLM kids participate in Operation KUDO

Parents reunite with their children during Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 12, 2023. Each kid had a “welcome home” sign and a cheering parent waiting for them when they stepped off the C-17 Globemaster III. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
JBLM kids participate in Operation KUDO

U.S. Air Force Col. Sergio Anaya, 62d Airlift Wing commander, delivers a pre-deployment brief for an audience of children participating in Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 12, 2023. Kids aged 5-12 had the opportunity to meet with JBLM Airmen and Soldiers, learn about the roles and responsibilities involved in deployed environments to be better equipped to handle future deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
JBLM kids participate in Operation KUDO

U.S. Air Force Col. David Morales, 62nd Airlift Wing deputy commander, poses with his daughter during Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 12, 2023. Kids aged 5-12 had the opportunity to meet with JBLM Airmen and Soldiers, learn about the roles and responsibilities involved in deployed environments to be better equipped to handle future deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
JBLM kids participate in Operation KUDO

A child runs through an obstacle course during Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 12, 2023. The obstacle course at Operation KUDO gave the kids a chance to put their agility to the test in between learning about deployment operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
JBLM kids participate in Operation KUDO

Children participating in Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations board a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 12, 2023. Operation KUDO teaches children about the deployment process through fun activities put together by JBLM personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

JBLM kids participate in Operation KUDO

Published Aug. 18, 2023
By Senior Airman Colleen Anthony

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- Children participating in the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event interact with the explosive ordnance disposal Man Transportable Robot System II, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 12, 2023. The 787th Ordnance Company brought EOD equipment to demonstrate some of the maneuvers required to successfully deactivate a bomb. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colleen Anthony)