A Belated Holiday

Maj. Dave Guio, 94th Security Forces Squadron, greets his girlfriend, Vanessa Sharp, and her mother, Jo Sargent at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Jan. 5. Major Guio and five other Security Forces Airmen returned home Jan. 5 from a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The reserve Airmen defended their base through gate checks and random anti-terrorism measures. "The holidays were horrible without him," said Ms. Sharp. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Stan Coleman)

Welcome Home

Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Peacock, 94th Security Forces Squadron, takes a photo with his family - wife, Janet, son, Andrew and daughter, Meagan - at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Jan. 5. Chief Peacock and five other Security Forces Airmen returned home Jan. 5 from a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The reserve Airmen defended their base through gate checks and random anti-terrorism measures. Chief Peacock said the deployment was hard because he missed his 25th wedding anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Stan Coleman)

She said yes!

McCalla Aragon shows off her engagement ring at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Jan. 5. Senior Airman Kuhlman proposed to Ms. Aragon immediately after getting off the plane. Half a dozen Security Forces Airmen returned home from a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. "It feels great to have him back," said the future Ms. Kuhlman. "The first thing I wanted to do was give him a great big hug." (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Stan Coleman)

She said yes!

Senior Airman Russell Kuhlman, 94th Security Forces Squadron member, surprises girlfriend, McCalla Aragon, with a proposal at the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport Jan. 5. Airman Kuhlman proposed to Ms. Aragon immediately after getting off the plane after returning home from a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Stan Coleman)

Why I serve in the Air Force Reserve

Professionalism. The Air Force gives me a sense of accomplishment that can only be obtained by doing something of value. —Senior Airman William Burke, 94th Security Forces Squadron journeyman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. James Branch)

Why I serve in the Air Force Reserve

Accountability. Being held accountable for my actions, knowing my job and responsibilities is very important. —Staff Sgt. Tanya D. Adkins, 94th Mission Support Squadron Command Support Staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. James Branch)