OPERATION BUG OUT

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing help detangle novelty dog tags before OPERATION BUG OUT, a mock deployment for children, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 19, 2013. Children of military members were given the opportunity to experience a deployment processing line similar to what their parents go through. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White)

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OPERATION BUG OUT

U.S. Air Force Col. Jeannie Leavitt, 4th Fighter Wing commander, speaks to Team Seymour families during OPERATION BUG OUT, a mock deployment for children, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 19, 2013. Leavitt thanked the families for their support and reassured them that they’re an essential part of ensuring the Air Force mission is accomplished daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White/Released)

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OPERATION BUG OUT

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Force Support Squadron military personnel section hand out stickers to Team Seymour children during OPERATION BUG OUT, a mock deployment for children, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 19, 2013. The children processed through a simulated Personnel Deployment Function line where they received mobility folders, dog tags, legal advice and religious materials before heading off to their final destination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White)

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OPERATION BUG OUT

Team Seymour families arrive at their simulated deployed location during OPERATION BUG OUT, a mock deployment for children, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 19, 2013. After receiving a threat awareness brief and processing through the Personnel Deployment Function, the families arrived at their area of operation to learn more about the deployment process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White)

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OPERATION BUG OUT

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Logistics Readiness Squadron help children don mission oriented protective posture gear during OPERATION BUG OUT, a mock deployment for children, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 19, 2013. The children were given the opportunity to experience some of what their military parents undergo while preparing for a deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aubrey White)

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OPERATION BUG OUT

Published Sept. 20, 2013