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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Ryleigh Edwards, 2, holds the hand of her grandfather, Capt. George Sanderlin, after reuniting with him May 24 at the homecoming celebration for the 728th Air Control Squadron. Family members gathered in front of the squadron as more than 175 members of the 728th ACS, the Demons, returned home from a deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 728th ACS mission encompasses the widest variety of Air Force careers, affording it global reach and the ability to complete its mission anywhere needed. The Airmen spent the last five months in Iraq controlling and monitoring Iraqi airspace, assisting in providing close air support for troops in conflict and reconnaissance and directing tanker traffic for refueling efforts. The squadron has spent nine of the past 12 months deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)


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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Ryleigh Edwards, 2, holds the hand of her grandfather, Capt. George Sanderlin, after reuniting with him May 24 at the homecoming celebration for the 728th Air Control Squadron. Family members gathered in front of the squadron as more than 175 members of the 728th ACS, the Demons, returned home from a deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 728th ACS mission encompasses the widest variety of Air Force careers, affording it global reach and the ability to complete its mission anywhere needed. The Airmen spent the last five months in Iraq controlling and monitoring Iraqi airspace, assisting in providing close air support for troops in conflict and reconnaissance and directing tanker traffic for refueling efforts. The squadron has spent nine of the past 12 months deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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Medallions are prepared to be presented to Airmen nominated in each category of the 96th Test Wing’s Annual Awards program during a Feb. 3 ceremony on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Medallion Ceremony was a precursor to the Annual Awards Ceremony held later that evening, where one winner was chosen in each award category. Out of the 83 Airmen presented with medallions earlier that day, 23 walked away with the annual recognition. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Ilka Cole)
Suzette Ellington, Eglin Family Support Activities Council president, speaks to key workers during a Combined Federal Campaign kick-off breakfast at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Sept. 8. Eglin’s Airman and Family Readiness Center works hand-in-hand with the local CFC-sanctioned organization to provide direct support to service members, retirees and their dependents. Monetary gifts collected during the campaign are distributed to local, national and international organizations. The campaign runs through Oct. 20.
Staff Sgt. Mike Meares
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