June 30, 2009: Members of VFW Post 7589, VFW Auxiliary 7589 and American Legion Post 10 Auxiliary assisted the 4-H Camp in Front Royal, Va. conduct a mini-mobilization designed to simulate how soldiers ready themselves for deployment.

The event included several stations including a medical station where the "troops" had their height measured and did several jumping jacks.  Additional stations included a demonstration of Meals Ready to Eat (MREs), a discussion of supplies and face painting.  At each station the "troops" were required to have their paperwork (a small passport) stamped.

 The event concluded with a demonstration by a US Army drill team.