U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Ryder, 7th Civil Engineer Squadron electrician, has his finger held by his son, Colt, Jan. 8, 2015, in Abilene, Texas. More than 30 Dyess Airmen spent time with their families at Abilene Regional Airport before departing in support of deployed operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kedesha Pennant/Released)