Signs

Airmen from the 822nd and 824th Base Defense Squadrons stand in formation as members of the 823d BDS march between them as part of a deployment-return ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Dec. 16, 2013. The 823d BDS was augmented by the 105th Security Forces Squadron from Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y., during a six-month deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Stand by

Doors open to reveal Airmen from the 823d Base Defense Squadron at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Dec. 16, 2013. Family, friends and fellow Airmen formed a pathway as the returning deployed members marched their way into the hangar. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexis Grotz/ Released)

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Happy tears

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Mariejoyce Seman, 823d Base Defense Squadron fire team member, gives a hug to a friend after returning home to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Dec. 16, 2013. Seman was deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, for six months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Waiting game

Families and friends wait for their Airmen to return to Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Dec. 16 2013. Approximately 150 Airmen from the 823d Base Defense Squadron returned from a six-month deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexis Grotz/ Released)

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Interview

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dallas Ayers, 823d Base Defense Squadron fire team member, answers questions during an interview following his deployment return at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Dec. 16, 2013. Ayers reunited with his daughter after a six-month deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Andrew Resch, 823d Base Defense Squadron commander, speaks to the crowd during a deployment-return ceremony at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Dec. 16, 2013. Resch commended his troops on their hard work and dedication before dismissing them to reunite with family and friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)

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Tears of joy

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jenny Walker, 823d Base Defense Squadron fireteam member, hugs Alison Thompson at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Dec. 16 2013. Alison was one of many friends and family members who welcomed home Walker and many other Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexis Grotz/ Released)

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823d BDS Airmen return to Moody

Published Dec. 16, 2013

Signs

Stand by

Happy tears

Waiting game

Interview

Commander

Tears of joy