Capt. Brandon Strong, 349th Air Refueling Squadron chief of safety, and Staff Sgt. Matthew Altheim, 22nd Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of corrections, helps Xavier, 8 years old, put on a flack vest during the ”Big for a Day” event Aug. 12, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell has partnered with the Big Brothers Big Sisters for more than 25 years. Each year, the event offers new displays to help the children understand what Airmen do on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Courtney Witt)