Anxious searching

Families, friends and loved ones search the crowd for their returning Airmen at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 9, 2013. More than 300 Airmen returned to an awaiting crowd after a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Firm shake

U.S Air Force Capt. Aaron Bohn, left, 76th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbird II pilot, shakes hands with Col. Chad Franks, 23d Wing commander, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 9, 2013.Commanders, vice commanders and distinguished visitors welcomed redeploying Airmen with handshakes as they left the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Excited to be home

U.S. Air Force Airmen from six squadrons at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., return from a deployment Oct. 9, 2013. The Airmen were reunited with friends and family after a six-month deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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First man home

A single Airman walks toward a welcoming crowd at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 9, 2013. More than 300 Airmen returned from a six-month deployment to reunite with friends and family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Flags in the air

Members of the Valdosta State University marching band and color guard perform while families reunite with Airmen returning from deployment at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 9, 2013. Many VSU students were in attendance as friends, families and loved ones return from a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Mother’s love

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Griggs, 23d Component Maintenance Squadron engine mechanic, hugs her son at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 9, 2013. Griggs was deployed to Southwest Asia for six months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Reunions

Friends, family and loved ones welcome U.S. Air Force Airmen home at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 9, 2013. The Airmen returned from a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Welcome dance

Valdosta State University marching band dancers perform at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 9, 2013. The VSU marching band greeted more than 300 Airmen returning from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Team Moody welcomes redeployers from 6 squadrons

Published Oct. 18, 2013

Anxious searching

Firm shake

Excited to be home

First man home

Flags in the air

Mother’s love

Reunions

Welcome dance