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Fairchild hosts KUDOS event

A young attendee hands Staff Sgt. Robert DiPuppo, 336th Training Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of flight and rescue operations, a bag-valve mask after performing CPR on mannequin at the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 11, 2025. Experiencing these specific scenarios offered a tangible way for military children to better understand deployment operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild hosts KUDOS event

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Isayah Covarrubias, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, gives young attendees a chance to hold the fire hose during the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 11, 2025. The event consisted of a variety of stations that attendees could visit, giving children the opportunity to learn the concept of military deployment operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild hosts KUDOS event

A young attendee does sit-ups as part of a mock physical training test at the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 11, 2025. This station highlighted the importance of physical fitness for military deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild hosts KUDOS event

Ashley Thomas, senior enlisted leader of Office of Special Investigations Detachment 322, helps her daughter, Kacee Thomas, shoot a Nerf gun at the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 11, 2025. The event encouraged active family participation with interactive stations that provided a fun and safe way for attendees to engage with simulated defense scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild hosts KUDOS event

A young attendee shoots a Nerf gun at the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 11, 2025. These activities provided a safe and engaging way for children to experience simulated defense or security operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild hosts KUDOS event

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tate Pijanowski, 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, removes an EOD Bomb Suit helmet from a young attendee at the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 11, 2025. This interactive station allowed children to see what protective gear might be used during deployment operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild hosts KUDOS event

A young attendee wears a helmet at the explosive ordnance disposal station at the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 11, 2025. Interactive displays like this showed the various aspects of military service and deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild hosts KUDOS event

A young attendee holds a piece of equipment at the explosive ordnance disposal station during the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 11, 2025. This interactive station allowed children to safely explore the specialized equipment used in military operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild hosts KUDOS event

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert DiPuppo, 336th Training Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of flight and rescue operations, coaches young attendees as they perform CPR on mannequins at the Kids Understanding Deployment Operations event at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, July 11, 2025. This hands-on experience helped familiarize attendees with deployment operations, fostering understanding and resilience within military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Emilee Seiler)
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Fairchild AFB welcomes its Airmen home

Tech. Sgt Robert Kniveton, an operations superintendent assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, greets his loved ones after he returns from a deployment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 2, 2025. The 92nd Operations Group and 92nd Maintenance Group deployed personnel for roughly six months to support a variety of missions in the central theater. The Air Force Force Generation Model improves the readiness and capabilities of the Air Force creating a sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Samantha Thorn)
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Fairchild AFB welcomes its Airmen home

An Airman assigned to the 92nd Operations Group greets her loved ones after she returns from a deployment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 2, 2025. The 92nd Operations Group and 92nd Maintenance Group deployed personnel for roughly six months to support a variety of missions in the Central theater. The Air Force Force Generation Model improves the readiness and capabilities of the Air Force creating a sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Samantha Thorn)
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Fairchild AFB welcomes its Airmen home

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing join family members for the return of Airmen from a deployment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 2, 2025. The 92nd Operations Group and 92nd Maintenance Group deployed personnel for roughly six months to support a variety of missions in the central theater. The Air Force Force Generation Model improves the readiness and capabilities of the Air Force creating a sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Samantha Thorn)
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Fairchild AFB welcomes its Airmen home

Capt. Ben Isley, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, arrives from deployment and greets his loved one at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 2, 2025. The 92nd Operations Group and 92nd Maintenance Group deployed personnel for roughly six months to support a variety of missions in the central theater. The Air Force Force Generation Model improves the readiness and capabilities of the Air Force creating a sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Samantha Thorn)
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Fairchild AFB welcomes its Airmen home

1st Lt. Evan Charlton, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron, poses for a photo with his family member after returning from a deployment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 2, 2025. The 92nd Operations Group and 92nd Maintenance Group deployed personnel for roughly six months to support a variety of missions in the central theater. The Air Force Force Generation Model improves the readiness and capabilities of the Air Force creating a sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Samantha Thorn)
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Fairchild AFB welcomes its Airmen home

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 92nd Operations Group greets their loved ones after they return from a deployment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 2, 2025. The 92nd Operations Group and 92nd Maintenance Group deployed personnel for roughly six months to support a variety of missions in the central theater. The Air Force Force Generation Model improves the readiness and capabilities of the Air Force creating a sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Samantha Thorn)
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Fairchild AFB welcomes its Airmen home

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 97th Air Refueling Squadron hold a banner to greet Airmen returning from a deployment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 2, 2025. The 92nd Operations Group and 92nd Maintenance Group deployed personnel for roughly six months to support a variety of missions in the central theater. The Air Force Force Generation Model improves the readiness and capabilities of the Air Force creating a sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Samantha Thorn)
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Fairchild AFB welcomes its Airmen home

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing and family members wait for Airmen to return from a deployment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 2, 2025. The 92nd Operations Group and 92nd Maintenance Group deployed personnel for roughly six months to support a variety of missions in the central theater. The Air Force Force Generation Model improves the readiness and capabilities of the Air Force creating a sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Samantha Thorn)
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Fairchild AFB welcomes its Airmen home

Family members of Airmen assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing wait for their loved ones to return from a deployment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, March 2, 2025. The 92nd Operations Group and 92nd Maintenance Group deployed personnel for roughly six months to support a variety of missions in the central theater. The Air Force Force Generation Model improves the readiness and capabilities of the Air Force creating a sustainable force for the future warfighting mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st class Samantha Thorn)
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92nd Air Refueling Squadron Airmen return from deployment

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kyle Reichert, 92nd Air Refueling Squadron commander, greets his family after returning from a deployment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 6, 2024. The 92nd ARS returned after a seven-and-a-half-month-long deployment under the Air Force Force Generation Model. The AFFORGEN cycle consists of four phases, each six months long, totaling into a 24-month complete cycle. The first two stages include preparation through training along with maintaining medical and certification readiness, while the third step involves the deployment tasking and fulfillment, the last phase is for Airmen to reset to begin the cycle again. The AFFORGEN model improves readiness and capabilities provided to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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92nd Air Refueling Squadron Airmen return from deployment

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lindsay Moon, 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, takes a photo of 1st Lt. Jadon Rogers, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Squadron, and his family after returning from a deployment at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, Oct. 6, 2024. The 92nd ARS returned after a seven-and-a-half-month long-deployment under the Air Force Force Generation Model. The AFFORGEN cycle consists of four phases, each six months long, totaling into a 24-month complete cycle. The first two stages include preparation through training along with maintaining medical and certification readiness, while the third step involves the deployment tasking and fulfillment, the last phase is for Airmen to reset to begin the cycle again. The AFFORGEN model improves readiness and capabilities provided to the Joint Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Delaine)
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