A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing holds his daughter while hugging his spouse at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 17, 2018. The 317th AW Airmen deployed to Afghanistan to support Operation Freedom's Sentinel and Operation Resolute Support. Although their main mission set was to transport personnel and cargo, they also supported airdrop, aeromedical evacuation and distinguished visitor airlifts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mercedes Porter)