Master Sgt. Andrew Prakop, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, reunites with his 2-year-old son, Gabriel, after returning from a six-month deployment during the homecoming event at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 25, 2012. Airmen were met by their families, friends, and colleagues who welcomed them home after supporting operations in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kate Thornton/Released)