Whiteman Airmen return from Guam deployment

Photo By Staff Sgt. Jason Barebo | Capt. Brian Palmer, 393rd Bomb Squadron, embraces his wife, Michelle, and 7-month-old daughter Dulaney June 4 upon returning from a four-month deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. More than 200 Airmen deployed in support of the B-2 Spirit's continuous bomber presence in the Pacific.  

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, MO, UNITED STATES

06.14.2010

Story by Airman 1st Class Montse Ramirez 

509th Bomb Wing

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Whiteman leadership, friends and families welcomed more than 200 Airmen home, June 4, following their deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to provide a forward bomber presence for U.S. Pacific Command.

The four-month deployment was led by the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and included members of the 131st Bomb Wing.

The 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron completed about 120 sorties flying more than 700 hours.

"Our mission was to have a continuous bomber presence in the pacific to promote security and stability," said Capt. Allen Clark, a B-2 pilot with the 393rd Bomb Squadron. "The deployment provided adequate training for both pilots and air crews."

As the Airmen departed the aircraft, sounds of excitement filled the air as they were reunited with their loved ones.

Among the crowd, Laney Larkin, 3, waited tolerantly for whom she believed was a friend of the family. Little did she know, her dad, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larkin was about to give her the big hug she had been waiting for.

"I missed daddy so much," said Laney. "I'm so happy to have him home."

• Date Taken: 06.14.2010
• Date Posted: 06.14.2010 09:27
• Story ID: 51341
• Location: WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, MO, US