354th FS Pilots return

Released yesterday by 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs:



Three A-10Cs perform the missing man flyover after returning from their six- month deployment from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, here January 24, 2010. The aircraft were part of six A-10s that got to come home to D-M. The mission of the squadron was to stand up Kandahar Airfield for the new mission of the A-10s getting them closer to the fight. They also supported 400 situations in which troops on the ground were in contact with the enemy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Romero) Hi-res



An A-10 touches down on the runway here after returning from their six-month deployment from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, January 24, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Romero) Hi-res



A-10C 80-0246 (still without new unit markings) lands on the runway here January 24, 2010. A total of six A-10 pilots from the 354th Fighter Squadron came home Sunday afternoon after a six- month deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The pilots were welcomed home by their families, friends and other members of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res



Capt. Jordan Hrupek is reunited with his wife Krissi Leigh Hrupek on the flight line here January 24, 2010. Captain Hrupek was one of six pilots from the 354th Fighter Squadron who returned home after a six-month deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The pilots were welcomed home by their families, friends and other member of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jerilyn Quintanilla) Hi-res