77th Fighter Squadron return from deployment

Families of U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron welcome home their loved ones upon their return from a five month deployment in support of Operation Unified Protector, Sept. 12, 2011, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The mission of the 77th FS pilots was to provide air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Tesch, 77th Fighter Squadron crew chief, kisses his girlfriend Jessica Haas at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Sept. 14, 2011. The 77th Fighter Squadron returned from a five month deployment after providing air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses in support of Operation Unified Protector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Duarte/Released)

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U.S. Air Force 77th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons, pass over Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., on their final approach as they return from a deployment in support of Operation Unified Protector, Sept. 12, 2011. The mission of the 77th FS pilots is to provide air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron are greeted by their families upon returning from a five month deployment in support of Operation Unified Protector, Sept. 12, 2011, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The mission of the 77th FS pilots was to provide air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Adam Thornton, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, gets a welcome home kiss from his daughter after returning from a five month deployment in support of Operation Unified Protector, Sept. 12, 2011, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. The mission of the 77th FS pilots was to provide air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Vargas, 77th Fighter Squadron commander, talks with a crew chief before exiting his F-16 Fighting Falcon upon return from a five-month deployment in support of Operation Unified Protector, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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Six U.S. Air Force 77th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons park at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., as they return to home station after a five month deployment in support of Operation Unified Protector, Sept. 12, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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U.S. Air Force crew chiefs, assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron, perform aircraft checks on F-16 Fighting Falcons as they shut down upon return from a five month deployment in support of Operation Unified Protector, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 12, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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Jenna Nettles and Caden Nettles, wife and son of Maj. Geoffrey Nettles, 77th Fighter Squadron assistant director of operations, wait on the Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., flight line to welcome back 77th FS pilots from a five month deployment in support of Operation Unified Protector, Sept. 12, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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Families welcome their loved ones home to Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Sept. 14, 2011. The 77th Fighter Squadron returned from a five month deployment after providing air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses in support of Operation Unified Protector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Duarte/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. John Pegg, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, hugs his wife Cassie Pegg and daughter Ella Pegg, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.,Sept. 14, 2011. The 77th Fighter Squadron returned from a five month deployment after providing air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses in support of Operation Unified Protector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Duarte/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Wilmes, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, holds his wife Lisa Wilmes at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Sept. 14, 2011. The 77th Fighter Squadron returned from a five month deployment after providing air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses in support of Operation Unified Protector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Duarte/Released)

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Tiffany and Joshua Mellott, wife and son of Staff Sgt. Shannon Mellott, 77th Fighter Squadron crew chief, wait on the Shaw flight line for the return of Sgt Mellott and the rest of the 77th Fighter Squadron from a five moth deployment in support of Operation Unified Protector, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Sept. 14, 2011. The mission of the 77th FS crew chiefs was to support 77th FS pilots as they provided air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dustin Brewer, 77th Fighter Squadron, crew chief gets a welcome home kiss from his wife Molley Brewer as he returns home from a five month deployment in support of Operation Unified Protector, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Sept. 14, 2011. The mission of the 77th FS crew chiefs and maintainers was to support 77th FS pilots as they provided air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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U.S. Air Force crew chiefs and maintainers are welcomed home by family and friends upon their return from a five month deployment in support of Operation Unified Protector, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Sept. 14, 2011. The mission of the 77th FS crew chiefs and maintainers was to support 77th FS pilots as they provided air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)

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Team Shaw welcomes home 77th 'Gamblers' FS

Published Sept. 15, 2011
By 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- The 77th Fighter Squadron returned from a five month deployment after providing air suppression and destruction of enemy defenses in support of Operation Unified Protector.

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77th Fighter Squadron return from deployment

77th Fighter Squadron Returns

77th Fighter Squadron return from deployment

77th Fighter Squadron return from deployment

77th Fighter Squadron return from deployment

77th Fighter Squadron returns from deployment

77th Fighter Squadron returns from deployment

77th Fighter Squadron returns from deployment

77th Fighter Squadron returns from deployment

77th Fighter Squadron Returns

77th Fighter Squadron Returns

77th Fighter Squadron Returns

77th Fighter Squadron return from deployment

77th Fighter Squadron return from deployment

77th Fighter Squadron return from deployment