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Hill Air Force Base, Utah - Hill Field Elementary, located just outside Hill Air Force Base and serving a student body largely made up of military children, hosted a Kids Understanding Deployment Operations, or KUDOS, event April 11 in recognition of Month of the Military Child.
The event gave more than 400 students firsthand insight into the deployment process their parents may experience. Beginning with a pre-deployment briefing and swearing-in ceremony, students received travel information before navigating a mock deployment processing line. Various career fields supported the deployment line, including legal, public health, chapel, military personnel flight, finance, and more.
"Kids Understanding Deployment Operations helps our military-connected children gain a clearer understanding of the deployment cycle," said Tech. Sgt. Flor Meza with Hill AFB's Military and Family Readiness Center. "Our hope is that this knowledge empowers them to emotionally prepare for the separation and fosters a more positive outlook throughout the process."
First responders from explosive ordnance disposal, security forces, and the fire department showcased demonstrations featuring K9 teams, combat arms training and maintenance, fire equipment, an EOD robot, and trucks.
Following the simulated deployment, students returned to Hill Field Elementary for a welcome home celebration, marking the conclusion of their immersive experience.
| Date Taken: | 04.21.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 04.21.2025 13:30 |
| Story ID: | 495776 |
| Location: | HILL AFB, UTAH, US |
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