On 21 June 2011, nine volunteers from the 429th Expeditionary Operations Squadron, located at the U.S. Forward Operating Location (USFOL) donated their time and service to help staff members of the FUIK community center prepare for an upcoming Vacation Bible School (VBS). This event, for the area's children, is scheduled from 2-6 July, with 450 attendees expected. The volunteers assisted by cleaning a storage area and painting backdrops essential to the VBS program.Mrs. Emma Eman, one of the center's directors, commented that the volunteers accomplished what normally takes one week in just a few hours. Caroline Van Romondt added, "This team is tremendous! We are so very thankful for them!" USFOL personnel have long been advocates for the local community, and this was yet another outstanding effort to promote the welfare of Curacao's youngest citizens.
