Deployment return

F-15 Strike Eagles fly over RAF Lakenheath, England on their way back from Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, Sep 8. The F-15's and their aircrews, from the 494th Fighter Squadron, returned home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

56 RQS

The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is to conduct day or night combat search and rescue operations into hostile environments to recover downed aircrew or other isolated personnel during war. Because of its versatility, the HH-60G is also tasked to perform military operations other than war. These tasks include civil search and rescue, emergency aeromedical evacuation, disaster relief, international aid, counterdrug activities and NASA space shuttle support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Perry Aston)

C-17

A C-17 taxies down the runway at RAF Lakenheath, England on its way back to McChord AFB, Wash. after stopping overnight for rest and fuel. C-17's are often used to bring back Airmen and supplies in support of different missions for AEF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

C-17

A C-17 waits on the taxi-way for an F-15 Eagle to exit the runway so it can fly back to McChord AFB, Wash. after stopping overnight for rest and fuel at RAF Lakenheath, England, Sept. 4. The runway at RAF Lakenheath allows for C-17's and larger aircraft to land and transport Airmen and cargo in support of AEF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis)

Bolar Spring Break

(U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of 492nd Fighter Squadron)

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BEIRUT — U.S Air Force airmen load a U.S Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter before take-off at the U.S. Embassy in here May 19. The Air Force's 56th Rescue Squadron and the U.S. Navy's Joint Maritime Ashore Support Team and Task Force 362 deployed to Royal Air Force Cyprus early last week to provide potential re-supply support to the U.S. Embassy in Beirut if requested. (Department of Defense photo by Air Force Lt. Col. Neil Eisen)