MacDill Air Force Base

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Lance Green, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight superintendent, embraces his daughter during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 3, 2026. Homecomings like these highlight the resilience and unwavering support of military families, whose sacrifices help sustain the 6th Air Refueling Wing's global mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Ottenwess, 6th Air Refueling Wing command chief, marshals in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 6th ARW alongside a 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 3, 2026. The redeployment marked the return of Airmen following the completion of their deployment in support of global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachary Dicken, 91st Air Refueling Wing pilot, is welcomed home by a loved one during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 3, 2026. Military families provide the foundation that enables the 6th Air Refueling Wing to generate combat-ready Airmen and project airpower across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Wyatt Bertrand, 91st Air Refueling Squadron Pilot, is greeted by his daughter during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 3, 2026. Military families provide the foundation that enables the 6th Air Refueling Wing to generate combat-ready Airmen and project airpower across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing are welcomed home by friends and families during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 3, 2026. Military families provide the foundation that enables the 6th Air Refueling Wing to generate combat-ready Airmen and project airpower across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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A handmade sign is displayed before a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 2, 2026. Family and friends created personalized signs to celebrate the return of their loved ones from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Micquill Davis)

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Returning Airmen are welcomed by friends and family during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 2, 2026. The welcome home event celebrated the successful completion of the deployment and bonds shared among Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Micquill Davis)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Szczepanik, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, left, and Col. Keaton Askew, 6th ARW deputy commander, right, greet returning Airmen during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 2, 2026. Leadership welcomed the Airmen home and thanked them for their service and sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Micquill Davis)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Zachary Trujillo, 50th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander, poses for a photo with his wife during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 2, 2026. Families gathered inside the hangar to welcome home deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Micquill Davis)

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U.S Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Asia Cook, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Unit flight chief, greets Senior Airman Alexander Kot, 6th AMXS aircraft propulsion apprentice, during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 2, 2026. Family members, friends and fellow Airmen gathered to celebrate the safe return of deployed personnel following their overseas mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Micquill Davis)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Edward Szczepanik, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, left, and Master Sgt. Alex Bautista, 6th Maintenance Group first sergeant, right, help load returning Airmen’s luggage during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 2, 2026. Leadership assisted with the arrival process while welcoming Airmen home from deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Micquill Davis)

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Greg McLeod, left, Pepin Distributing Company president, helps unload returning Airmen luggage during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 2, 2026. Volunteers and Airmen assisted with unloading baggage for the returning Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Micquill Davis)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st class James Baggett, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the oil level on a KC-135 Stratotanker during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 2, 2026. Airmen from the 6th AMXS conducted post-flight inspections as part of redeployment operations supporting the safe return of deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Micquill Davis)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Garrick Yokoe, 91st Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron pilot, reviews an aircraft maintenance log during a redeployment at Macdill Air Force Base, Florida, July 2, 2026. Aircrew reviewed aircraft documentation during post-flight procedures on a KC-135 Stratotanker following its arrival as part of redeployment operations supporting the safe return of deployed Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Micquill Davis)

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Airmen assigned to the 91st Air Refueling Squadron are welcomed home from a deployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 3, 2026. The redeployment marked the return of Airmen following the completion of their deployment in support of global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Natalea Javaux, a crew chief assigned to the 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, conducts post-flight checks on a KC-135 Stratotanker at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 3, 2026, following a redeployment. The 50th and 91st Air Refueling Squadrons returned from a scheduled deployment supporting combat operations and regional stability within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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Airmen assigned to the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron, prepare to offload cargo following a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base Florida, July 3, 2026. The aircraft carried Airmen assigned to the 50th and 91st Air Refueling Squadrons, returning from a scheduled deployment providing critical aerial refueling capabilities to joint and coalition forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathan Hagenbuch, 6th Security Forces Squadron defender, participates in a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 3, 2026. The redeployment marked the return of Airmen following the completion of their deployment in support of global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Wyatt Bertrand, 91st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, embraces his daughter during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 3, 2026. Homecomings like these highlight the resilience and unwavering support of military families, whose sacrifices help sustain the 6th Air Refueling Wing's global mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Wyatt Bertrand, 91st Air Refueling Squadron pilot, reunites with his daughter following a deployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 3, 2026. Military families provide the foundation that enables the 6th Air Refueling Wing to generate combat-ready Airmen and project airpower across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)

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6th ARW Airmen reunite with loved ones after deployment

Published Aug. 9, 2026
By SrA Monique Stober and Amn Micquill Davis
6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Lance Green, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight superintendent, embraces his daughter during a redeployment at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, July 3, 2026. Homecomings like these highlight the resilience and unwavering support of military families, whose sacrifices help sustain the 6th Air Refueling Wing's global mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monique Stober)