Photo By Michael O'Halloran | U.S. Air Force airmen with the 105th Base Defense Squadron, Stewart Air National Guard...... read more read more
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STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. - Twenty-three members of the New York Air National Guard's 105th Base Defense Squadron returned home to Stewart Air National Guard Base early this morning following a six-month deployment in Afghanistan.
The airmen conducted security operations at Bagram Air Field. This included conducting counterinsurgency operations throughout Parwan province in conjunction with other forces from the International Support Assistance Force and Afghan National Army and police elements.
The airmen were welcomed home by Col Timothy J. LaBarge, commander of the 105th Airlift Wing, wing command staff, fellow guardsmen, family and friends gathered in the Dining Facility.
This was the fifth rotation of 105th Base Defense Squadron members to Afghanistan.
One member, Staff Sgt. Todd Lobraico Jr., was killed in action while on patrol Sept. 5, 2013.
Four airmen who were injured during combat operations returned to Stewart Air National Guard Base earlier.
Members of the 105th Base Defense Squadron were awarded a number of Combat Action medals as well as 11 Purple Hearts and two Army Achievement medals.
| Date Taken: | 12.16.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 12.16.2013 10:09 |
| Story ID: | 118266 |
| Location: | STEWART AIR GUARD STATION, NEW YORK, US |
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