Col. James Mackey, left, embraces his family members after returning home to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., from a combat deployment to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, June 26, 2008. Colonel Mackey was the senior officer among almost 270 Reservists from the 442nd Fighter Wing who deployed for 51 days to provide A-10 Thunderbolt II combat sorties for Operation Enduring Freedom. The colonel is the vice commander of the 442nd Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Bill Huntington)