U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erik Ippel helps two boys as they explore a Humvee on display at the National Night Out event in Derby, Kan., Aug. 6, 2012.

Local law enforcement agencies gathered at the annual event to raise awareness in the community about crime and drug prevention.

Ippel is a 22nd Security Forces Squadron police services journeyman.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo