7/21/2010 - Airmen from the 9th Bomb Squadron and 7th Maintenance Squadron board a plane destined for Southwest Asia here July 20. These Airmen are few of many who will be deployed within the near future. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Shannon Hall)

7/21/2010 - Col. Dan Dagher, 317th Airlift Goup commander, bids farewell to deploying Airmen from the 9th Bomb Squadron and the 7th Maintenance Group here July 20. Airmen will be deployed in support of operations in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Shannon Hall)