Members from the 55th ECG return home

U.S. Air Force Airmen and family members of the 55th Electronic Combat Group, salute while an EC-130H Compass Call aircraft taxis at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2013. The Airmen were welcomed home after a three month deployment by family and friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sivan Veazie/Released)

Members from the 55th ECG return home

U.S. Air Force Capt. Steven Mount, 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron assistant flight commander, kisses his wife at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 7, 2013. The 55th ECG Airmen returned from a combat deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sivan Veazie/Released) (cropped)

Members from the 55th ECG return home

Published Oct. 15, 2013
By Senior Airman Sivan Veazie
355 Fighter Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- Members from the 55th Electronic Combat Group welcomed home deployed squadron members, Oct. 7, 2013.

The 11 ECG Airmen returned from a combat deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. While deployed, members of the 55th operated an EC-130H Compass Call aircraft.

The Airmen were deployed for 3 months, but to family and friends it seemed like a lifetime.

"While our squadron has been continuously deployed for over 10 years, it's always a pleasure to welcome home our deployed Airmen and participate in their reunions with family, friends and loved ones," said Lt. Col. Arvid E. Opry, 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron commander.