Operation Hero 2023

The event starts with the children going through a processing line where they will receive a t-shirt, dog tags, and Op Hero swag bag. From the processing line the children will go through the expeditionary environment with stations set up by various career fields found on a deployment. Lastly, the children will be free to visit multiple agencies in the redeployment/reintegration area filled with games, activities, and food.

First chalk starts at 0800 and a new chalk starts every 30 mins. Last chalk starts at 1200. Each chalk takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete.

Must have access to Keesler Air Force base to attend the event.

Children must be accompanied by an adult 18+ years of age.