Moody children experience a day in parents' workplace

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  • By Airman 1st Class Nicholas Benroth
  • 23rd Wing Public Affairs
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. --  Moody children spent the day exploring aircraft, watching military working dogs perform and visiting the places their parents work.

This day was Moody's second annual Bring Your Child to Work Day July 28, a chance for Airmen from all career fields to show their kids what they do on a daily basis.

Children do not often receive the chance to see military aircraft or a military working dog demonstration up close. Because Airmen spend so much time focusing on the mission, making time to help their kids understand what goes on here is important.

"This is the first chance that my kids have ever gotten to actually see these aircraft this close," said U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eduardo Dominguez, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron supply. "During all the airshows I have attended, I was always working so this is the first time I've been able to really show my kids what the Air Force is all about."

During this all-day event, Airmen took their children around base to experience different career fields and look at not only what their parents do, but what other Airmen do as well.

The day of events kicked off with a military working dog demonstration at the kennels, followed by static displays of an HC-130P Combat King, A-10C Thunderbolt II and HH-60G Pave Hawk. There was also a fire truck, ambulance, all-terrain vehicle and a boat from the 38th Rescue Squadron, which are used while performing rescue missions.

"They enjoyed all the demonstrations that were put on, especially when they got to climb inside and take a look at everything in the Pave Hawk," said Dominguez. "This is the first time I have ever seen a base do this, and it's great for children to see what their parents do when they're not at home."

During the day, children had the chance to go to the library to share their favorite games and bowl a few games at the bowling alley.

Lunch was served at facilities across the base including the Georgia Pines Dining Facility and Moody Field Club. The final part of the day provided the children an opportunity to visit their parent's work place, where they met their mom or dad's co-workers and saw what they do all day.

Giving children this opportunity provides them not only understanding of their parent's job, but it lets them know they are a part of the Air Force family.

"Moody opens its gates to our youth so they have the chance to see their parents in their work environment and see what the Air Force is about," said Angel Brown, 23rd Force Support Squadron community planner. "This event received a huge showing last year from all members across the base and this year was even bigger."