A departing Airman makes a final phone call prior to deployment. The 95th Security Forces Squadron deployed 28 servicemembers Sept. 23 for a six-month tour at Ali Air Base, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Before they left, they received a pre-departure briefing and were seen off by Col. Nancy Wharton, 95th Air Base Wing vice commander, and other base leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo Mike Cassidy)
An Airman says goodbye prior to leaving for a deployment. Twenty-eight 95th Security Force Airmen were deployed Sept. 23. During this deployment their primary duty will be to provide security for Ali Air Base, Iraq, security by maintaining law and order. (U.S. Air Force photo Mike Cassidy)
Leadership from the 95th Security Forces Squadron bid goodbye Sept. 23 to 28 deploying Airmen. While deployed, the Airmen will perform security operations for Ali Air Base, Iraq. (Air Force photo by Mike Cassidy)
Airmen with the 95th Securty Forces Squadron load a bus to leave for a deployment to Ali Air Base, Iraq, Sept. 23. This six-month deployment is in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and their primary duty will be to maintain security.(Air Force photo by Mike Cassidy)