Staff Sgt. Johnathan Thomas, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft hydraulic systems journeyman, kisses his wife Alicia farewell before deploying to Southwest Asia from Ellsworth July 22. While deployed, Sergeant Thomas will maintain combat readiness of B-1B Lancers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Adam Grant)

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Ellsworth Airmen enter the deployment center on July 22. Over 200 Ellsworth Airmen, in various roles, deployed to support Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marc I. Lane)

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First Lt. William Jacks, 34th Bomb Squadron pilot, bids farewell to his daughters, (left) Anna and Rachel, before deploying to Southwest Asia from Ellsworth July 22. Deployed Ellsworth Airmen will provide rapid, decisive and sustainable combat airpower for global defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Adam Grant)

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(Right) Staff Sgt. Jerry Simmons, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems craftsman, takes a mobility bag from Senior Airman Christopher Bohach, 28 CES heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning journeyman, while loading personal and mobility bags of deploying personnel at the deployment center, July 22. More than 200 Ellsworth Airmen, in various roles, deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marc I. Lane)

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Capt. Steven Fowler, 34th Bomb Squadron weapons system operator, hugs his wife Cara, and seven-month-old daughter Makenna here July 22. Captain Fowler is deploying to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Matthew Flynn)

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Capt. Steven Fowler, 34th Bomb Squadron weapons system operator, holds his seven-month-old daughter Makenna while waiting outside of the deployment center, July 22,. Captain Fowler is deploying to Southwest Asia in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marc I. Lane)

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Senior Airman William Seaborne, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic mechanic, hugs his five-year-old daughter Riley here July 22. Airman Seaborne will be deployed to Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Matthew Flynn)

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Support package deploys to Southwest Asia

Published July 22, 2008

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