Welcoming home our deployers

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  • By Col. T.J. O'Shaughnessy
  • 35th Fighter Wing commander
I want everyone to take a moment to reflect on a truly significant time in our wing's history. As you look around the wing most of the people you see have either been deployed or have just returned from combat serving in both Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. 

For the first time in nine months, we've got almost the entire Misawa team back together again. I want to thank all the men and women who answered our nation's call serving in the Global War on Terrorism and I would also like to thank those who stayed behind, maintaining the high standard of excellence even while undermanned. Though we still have some members deployed, such as our great security forces and civil engineers, everyone has done a great job pulling together as a team. 

A big thank you goes to the families. Your sacrifice is appreciated and we couldn't do it without your support. Now is the time to reflect on all of the accomplishments of the wing and to spend some well-deserved down time with your family. On Oct. 26 the 35th Fighter Wing will have a family down day. It's the least I can do to show my appreciation. I am proud of what you accomplished and I am honored to be a part of this incredible team of warriors.