First lieutenant Shane Vaughn, an F-16 pilot from the 93rd Fighter Squadron speaks to members of Take Stock in Children Miami during a base tour at Homestead Air Reserve Base on July 25. Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income youth/students, many from minority families, to escape the cycle of poverty through education. They offer students college scholarships, caring volunteer mentors and hope for a better life. Their comprehensive services start in middle school, continue through high school and include their transition into college. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Taking stock in children

Master Sgt. John Frank and members from the 482nd Security Forces Squadron talk to members of Take Stock in Children Miami during a base tour at Homestead Air Reserve Base on July 25. Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income youth/students, many from minority families, to escape the cycle of poverty through education.They offer students college scholarships, caring volunteer mentors and hope for a better life. Their comprehensive services start in middle school, continue through high school and include their transition into college. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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Taking stock in children

Published July 25, 2013
482nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. -- Members of the 482nd Fighter Wing recently took time out to speak and answer questions from young adults of Take Stock in Children Miami during a base tour here July 25.

The kids heard briefings from aircrew flight equipment, security forces, explosive ordnance disposal and an F-16 pilot.

Take Stock in Children was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income youth and students, many from minority families, to escape the cycle of poverty through education. They offer students college scholarships, caring volunteer mentors, and hope for a better life. Their comprehensive services start in middle school, continue through high school, and include their transition into college.

For more program information, visit their website at www.takestockinchildren.org.

For information on base tours, email 482fw.pa@us.af.mil.