Master Sgt. Jeremy Hadden, 934th Maintenance Group crew chief, spends some time with his children Halieigh, 8, and Jase, 6, before deploying to Southwest Asia. (Air Force Photo/Tech Sgt. Bob Sommer)
U.S. Senator Al Franken spends a few minutes with Senior Airman Diana Owens, aviation resource management administration craftsman at the 934th Airlift Wing, Minn., before her first deployment. (Air Force Photo/Tech Sgt. Bob Sommer)
Staff Sgt. Tom Olson, 934th Maintenance Group crew chief, gets a hug from a co-worker before his deployment to Southwest Asia. (Air Force Photo/Tech Sgt. Bob Sommer)
Col. Darrell G. Young, 934th Airlift Wing commander, gives final comments to deploying Airmen and family members before their deployment to Southwest Asia. (Air Force Photo/Tech Sgt. Bob Sommer)
Master Sgt. Jeremy Hadden, 934th Maintenance Group crew chief, gives a final wave to his family before deploying to Southwest Asia. (Air Force Photo/Tech Sgt. Bob Sommer)
934th Airlift Wing leaders salute the deploying Airmen as their aircraft taxis for takeoff. (Air Force Photo/Tech Sgt. Bob Sommer)