77th Airmen return to Shaw

Families wait for Airmen assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron to arrive after a six month deployment from Afghanistan at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 25, 2013. More than 400 family members and friends gathered with U.S. flags, welcome home signs and patriotic clothing to greet their loved ones. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicole Sikorski/Released)

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77th Fighter Squadron return from deployment

Airmen assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron arrive after a six month deployment in Afghanistan at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., April 25, 2013. More than 400 family members and friends gathered with U.S. flags welcoming their loved ones with hugs and signs. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/Released)

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Shaw welcomes home 77th FS from deployment

Published April 26, 2013
By 20th Fighter Wing
Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE, S.C. -- More than 400 people welcomed home approximately 100 members of the 77th Fighter Squadron, the Gambler Aircraft Maintenance Unit and the 20th Operations Support Squadron after a six month deployment here at Hangar 1200 April 25.

The 77th FS was deployed as the 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flying out of Kandahar Airfield and Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom where they provided close-air support for coalition forces.

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77th Airmen return to Shaw

77th Fighter Squadron return from deployment