Last of planes back from Bagram
By News-Argus Staff
Published in News on April 7, 2011 1:46 PM


News-Argus/MICHAEL K. DAKOTA
The final four air crews deployed seven months ago to Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan returned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Wednesday afternoon. Four-year-old Alyssa Bruggeman races into her father's arms. Kurt Bruggeman was greeted by both his children, Alyssa, and Steven, 6. A large crowd of family and friends gathered to welcome home the four crews.


News-Argus/MICHAEL K. DAKOTA
The final four 336th Fighter Squadron air crews to return from theater were greeted by a large crowd of family members, friends and comrades.
A handful of F-15E Strike Eagles returned to Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Wednesday afternoon after their seven-month tour to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. The return was delayed due to limited in-flight refueling support.