Deployers return as others depart

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Staff Sgt. Casey Strauss greets, 61st Airlift Squadron loadmaster, his children after returning to Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 15, 2015. The Strausses were one of many families eagerly waiting for an aircraft to bring their loved ones home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro)

Approximately 170 Airmen and six C-130s returned Sept. 15 after a several-month deployment to Afghanistan. Little Rock Airmen specialize in combat airlift and expeditionary support down range. More than 400 base Airmen are deployed supporting operations around the world. (Click photo to launch slideshow)

Deployers return as others depart

  • Published
  • By 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs


Staff Sgt. Casey Strauss greets, 61st Airlift Squadron loadmaster, his children after returning to Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 15, 2015. The Strausses were one of many families eagerly waiting for an aircraft to bring their loved ones home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Muro)

Approximately 170 Airmen and six C-130s returned Sept. 15 after a several-month deployment to Afghanistan. Little Rock Airmen specialize in combat airlift and expeditionary support down range. More than 400 base Airmen are deployed supporting operations around the world. (Click photo to launch slideshow)