Many of Beale's first sergeants served a Cinco de Mayo-themed dinner during a Hearts Apart dinner at the Community Center on Beale Air Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2013. The Hearts Apart program offers spouses and children of deployed military members a chance to connect with other families experiencing similar situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)
Master Sgt. Robert Azbill 489th Reconnaissance Squadron acting first sergeant serves attendees of a Hearts Apart dinner at the Community Center on Beale Air Force Base Calif., May, 2 2013. The Hearts Apart program offers spouses and children of deployed military members a chance to connect with other families experiencing similar situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)
Children get creative at the arts and crafts station during a Hearts Apart dinner at the Community Center on Beale Air Force Base, Calif., May 2, 2013.The Hearts Apart program offers spouses and children of deployed military members a chance to connect with other families experiencing similar situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)
First sergeants offer a helping hand during a Hearts Apart dinner at the Community Center on Beale Air Force Base Calif., May 2, 2013. The Hearts Apart program offers spouses and children of deployed military members a chance to connect with other families experiencing similar situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings/Released)