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Last of planes back from Bagram

By News-Argus Staff
Published in News on April 7, 2011 1:46 PM

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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.

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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.