Operation Tribute to Freedom Homecoming Photographs ~ 603rd Air Control Squadron

31st Fighter Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Michael Worden, speaks to the families and friends in Hangar 1 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, awaiting the June 3, 2004, arrival of the 603rd Air Control Squadron, returning from a 7-month deployment at Balad Air Base, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichole Adamowicz

Family members and friends of the 603rd Air Control Squadron patiently await the arrival of the deployed airmen at Hangar 1, Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2004. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichole Adamowicz

Benjamin Lopez clings to his father, Master Sgt. Chris Lopez as the 31st Fighter Wing welcomes home members of the 603rd Air Control Squadron in Hangar 1 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2004. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichole Adamowicz

Lt. Col. Kristen Dolan, commander of the 603rd Air Control Squadron, salutes proudly at the homecoming of her squadron at Hangar 1, Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2004. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichole Adamowicz

Jack Krueger (left), son of Maj. Michael Krueger of the 603rd Air Control Squadron, welcomes his father home after a 7-month deployment to Balad Air Base, Iraq, at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2004U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichole Adamowicz

Airman 1st Class Derek Crisman greets his wife Senior Airman Renee Crisman with flowers and a kiss as the 31st Fighter Wing welcomes home members of the 603rd Air Control Squadron in Hangar 1at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2004. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichole Adamowicz

Tech. Sgt. David Tapia greets his wife Kathy and daughter Caitlyn as the 31st Fighter Wing welcomes home members of the 603rd Air Control Squadron in Hangar 1 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 3, 2004.U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichole Adamowicz

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1 posted on 06/08/2004 10:52:09 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Wonderful. Thanks for posting these.

2 posted on 06/08/2004 10:54:06 AM PDT by Professional Engineer (We begin bombing in five minutes. ~ RWR)

To: americanSoul; LADY J; Sergio; curlewbird; VOA; Jammz; Johnny Gage; TEXOKIE; xzins; Alamo-Girl; ...

~ 603d Air Control Squadron ~

- 31st Fighter Wing -

PICS, PING!

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~ Veterans advice for friends and loved ones.

3 posted on 06/08/2004 10:55:38 AM PDT by Ragtime Cowgirl

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

I'd give a big "HOOOOOO-AHHHHHH!!!!", but I don't know how to translate it into Air Force lingo.

Nonetheless, welcome home to yet another group of fine Americans.

...and THANK YOU.

4 posted on 06/08/2004 10:56:41 AM PDT by ElectricStrawberry (27th Infantry Regiment...cut in half during the Clinton years....Nec Aspera Terrent!!!)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Welcome home, heroes. Job well done!!

5 posted on 06/08/2004 11:00:35 AM PDT by Coop (Freedom isn't free)

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6 posted on 06/08/2004 11:21:15 AM PDT by BushisTheMan

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Air Force Homecoming Bump

7 posted on 06/08/2004 11:55:51 AM PDT by SAMWolf (I'm not lost, I'm "locationally challenged.")

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

Thanks. I love the homecoming pictures.

8 posted on 06/08/2004 12:52:26 PM PDT by RightWingMama

To: Ragtime Cowgirl; SAMWolf; snippy_about_it; radu

Homecoming Warriors - PING

9 posted on 06/08/2004 1:12:27 PM PDT by Johnny Gage (God Bless our Firefighters, Police, EMS, responders, and God Bless our Veterans)

To: Johnny Gage; Ragtime Cowgirl

Great pictures. Homecomings are soooo sweet. Thanks RC, thank Johnny.

10 posted on 06/08/2004 5:24:00 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

11 posted on 06/08/2004 5:40:41 PM PDT by dalebert

To: Ragtime Cowgirl

hmmm.. how do the words in the AF song go?

Oh yeah.... "They took the blue from the sky and a pretty girl's eye....."

I know they are in cammies but it still struck me as there to be heard.

12 posted on 06/08/2004 5:44:46 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

To: ElectricStrawberry

In AF lingo, that translates to "The bar's open!"

Thanks for posting Cowgirl. When I was in the service I did the same thing these guys and gals are doing. I appreciate the fact that you take the time to post these. They brighten my day every time I see them.

Best Regards

Sergio

13 posted on 06/10/2004 11:54:11 AM PDT by Sergio (If a tree fell on a mime in the forest, would he make a sound?)

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