A Phoenix resident applauds as the Soldiers of the 640th Aviation Support Battalion, Arizona Army National Guard, pass through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Jan. 25, after a 20-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Cossel, Operation Jump Start – Arizona Public Affairs)
Soldiers of the 640th Aviation Support Battalion, Arizona Army National Guard, march in formation, Jan. 25, as they are greeted by family and friends during a welcome home ceremony at Papago Park Military Reservation. The Soldiers recently returned from a 20-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Monette Wesolek Arizona National Guard public Affairs)
Army Staff Sgt James Taylor, 640th Aviation Support Battalion, Arizona Army National Guard, sheds a tear as he is greeted by his granddaughter, Jan. 25, during a home coming ceremony at Papago Park Military Reservation. The Soldiers recently returned from a 20-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Monette Wesolek, Arizona National Guard Public Affairs)
Soldiers of the 640th Aviation Support Battalion, Arizona Army National Guard, are greeted by friends, family and loved ones, Jan. 25, during a welcome home ceremony at Papago Park Military Reservation. The Soldiers recently returned from a 20-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Cossel, Operation Jump Start –Arizona Public Affairs)