Mothers, sons share lasting moments

A group of mothers and sons dance during the first “Mother and Son dance,” July 25, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The dance offered a night of bonding for mothers and their sons with hours of music and games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Mothers, sons share lasting moments

Shena Alexander and her son, Beau Alexander, dance together during the first “Mother and Son dance,” July 25, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Attendees were encouraged to dress up in their favorite superhero outfit for the dance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Mothers, sons share lasting moments

Eli Nguyen, son of Fara Nguyen, eats a cupcake during the first “Mother and Son dance,” July 25, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The dance provided mothers and their sons the chance to enjoy a night of food and dancing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Mothers, sons share lasting moments

William Nelson, son of Michelle Nelson, dances during the first “Mother and Son dance,” July 25, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. More than 75 mother and son couples attended the event filled with food, music and games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Mothers, sons share lasting moments

Shena Alexander and her son, Beau Alexander, dance together during the first “Mother and Son dance,” July 25, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Attendees were encouraged to dress up in their favorite superhero outfit for the dance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cary Smith/Released)

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Mothers, sons share lasting moments

Published July 28, 2015
By Airman 1st Class Cary Smith
31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy -- Mothers and their sons danced the night away during the first "Mother and Son dance" at the community center, July 25, 2015, at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The event offered food and drinks, a photo booth area, music and games. Attendees were encouraged to dress up in their favorite superhero outfit for the dance.