U.S. Air Force members prepare to deploy at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 19, 2011. Families and friends gathered at the base to say their goodbyes to the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/Released)

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Shaw Deployers

A U.S. Air Force 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman 1st Class spends quality time with his wife before leaving for a six month deployment, Sept. 19, 2011, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Families and friends gathered at Shaw before the deployment to say their temporary farewells to their Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ashley L. Gardner/ Released)

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A U.S. Air Force 79th Fighter Squadron technical sergeant, plays with his children before deploying from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 19, 2011. Multiple squadrons gathered with their fellow Airmen and family members to say farewell to the departing memberts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tabatha Duarte/Released)

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A U.S. Air Force 79th Fighter Squadron staff sergeant, embraces his daughter before deploying from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 19, 2011. Family, friends and fellow Airmen gathered on base to bid the departing Airmen farewell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tabatha Duarte/Released)

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A U.S. Air Force staff sergeant with the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron plays with his daughter prior to deploying from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 19, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Hunter Brady/Released)

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A U.S. Air Force airman with the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron holds his wife and daughter before deploying from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Sept. 19, 2011. Deployers were met by family, friends and fellow Airmen before departing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Hunter Brady/Released)

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Photos: Shaw sees off deployers

Published Sept. 21, 2011

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- Families and friends gathered at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to say their farewells to deploying Airmen, Sept. 16, 2011.

Shaw Deployers