Uplifting others with ‘deployed’ dresses
Avery Mead, age 14, daughter of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Mead, 733rd Logistic Readiness Squadron superintendent receives an award from Kelly Day, Operation Deploy Your Dress volunteer, during the organization’s seasonal grand-opening at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 27, 2019. Avery was recognized for dedicating more than 50 volunteer hours and $500 she donated to go toward shop decorations, new shelves and paint in an effort to make a more welcoming environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Monica Roybal)