Air Commando families jump for support

Families of deployed Air Commandos enjoy a Hearts Apart event at the Sky Zone in Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 28, 2017. The Hurlburt Airman and Family Readiness Center hosts monthly events for families of deployed Air Commandos to engage and make connections for morale support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasie P. Whitfield)

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Air Commando families jump for support

Nomar Tash, son of Master Sgt. Corey Tash, an AC-130U specialist section chief with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, plays with blocks during a Hearts Apart event at the Sky Zone in Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 28, 2017. Hearts Apart activities focus on deployment support for Air Commandos and their families prior to the deployment and throughout. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

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Air Commando families jump for support

Aliyna and Kamron Rochester, children of Staff Sgt. Patrick Rochester, a weapons load crew chief with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, enjoy a Hearts Apart event at the Sky Zone in Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 28, 2017. The Hurlburt Airman and Family Readiness Center organizes events monthly for families of deployed Air Commandos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

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Spouses of deployed Air Commandos mingle during a Hearts Apart event while their children play at the Sky Zone in Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 28, 2017. Hearts Apart offers support to spouses and loved ones of deployed service members through activities, outings, monthly newsletters and other resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasie P. Whitfield)

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Air Commando families jump for support

Families of deployed Air Commandos play dodgeball during a Heart Apart event at the Sky Zone in Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 28, 2017. During the two-hour event, families had the opportunity to jump on the trampolines, eat pizza and connect with families going through similar experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

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Air Commando families jump for support

Staff Sgt. Patrick Rochester, a weapons load crew chief with the 1st Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, plays with his daughter, Aliyna Rochester, during a Hearts Apart event at the Sky Zone in Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 28, 2017. Hearts Apart is a program through the Hurlburt Field Airman and Family Readiness Center that connects spouses and loved ones of deployed Air Commandos to foster support systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

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Air Commando families jump for support

Families of deployed Air Commandos play dodgeball during a Hearts Apart event at the Sky Zone in Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 28, 2017. Hearts Apart is a program through the Hurlburt Field Airman and Family Readiness Center that connects spouses and loved ones of deployed Air Commandos to encourage support systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett)

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Air Commando families jump for support

Elizabeth Clark, a community readiness specialist with the Hurlburt Field Airman and Family Readiness Center, engages with children during a Hearts Apart event at the Sky Zone in Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 28, 2017. The Hurlburt Airman and Family Readiness Center hosts monthly events and offers support opportunities for families of deployed Air Commandos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasie P. Whitfield)

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Air Commando families jump for support

Families of deployed Air Commandos enjoy a Hearts Apart event at the Sky Zone in Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 28, 2017. Hearts Apart is an Airman and Family Readiness Center program for spouses of deployed Air Commandos to connect with other spouses and form support networks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasie P. Whitfield)

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Air Commando families jump for support

Published Feb. 1, 2017
By Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett and Senior Airman Kasie P. Whitfield
1st Special Operqtions Wing Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Air Commando families attend a Hearts Apart event at the Sky Zone in Pensacola, Fla., Jan. 28, 2017. The Hurlburt Airman and Family Readiness Center hosts monthly events for families of deployed Air Commandos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal M. Garrett/Senior Airman Kasie P. Whitfield)