McGuire Airmen reunited with families on 9/11

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  • By Senior Master Sgt. Don Perrien
  • 305th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs
MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J. (AFPN) --  On the fifth anniversary of the events of 9/11, approximately 40 Airmen from McGuire Air Force Base's 305th Aerial Port Squadron arrived home after a tour of duty in Southwest Asia.

The Airmen were greeted by friends and family at the base passenger terminal after completing their tour as a part of Air Expeditionary Forces 1 and 2.

"September 11th holds a great deal of significance for both our military and our nation, and it was rewarding to see our families reunited again on such a special day," said Col. Michael Hutchison, 305th Mission Support Group commander.

"I felt very proud to see these Airmen come home after deploying in support of the war on terrorism," he said.

The returning members of the 305th APS served in a number of locations in Southwest Asia. The Airmen are tasked with providing passenger and cargo service, both on and off station, to sustain national goals and initiatives. 

This arrival marked the first of three redeployments bringing 305th APS Airmen back to McGuire. The other two groups are expected to return within the next few days.