606th ACS departs for Operation Enduring Freedom

Members of the 606th Air Control Squadron go through a pre-deployment line Sept. 19, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The 606th ACS returned from a deployment in 2013 and deployed again in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Long, 606th Air Control Squadron commander, briefs Airmen after processing through a deployment line Sept. 19, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The squadron deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lauren Duran, 606th Air Control Squadron assistant NCO in charge of training from Nashville, Tenn., holds 9 month-old Clay Burch, son of Tech. Sgt. Robert Burch, during a barbecue Sept. 19, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The squadron hosted the event for Airmen and families to get together before a deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

A painted logo of the 606th Air Control Squadron is displayed on the wall during a spouses’ pre-deployment brief Sept. 19, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Spouses received pertinent information regarding the unit's deployment during the briefing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Bailey, a 606th Air Control Squadron electronic protection technician, and her husband Chris hold their son William prior to leaving on a deployment Oct. 7, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Bailey is one of many Airmen deployed from the 606th ACS to support Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julian Chesser, a 606th Air Control Squadron interface control technician and native of Prattville, Ala., left, embraces his fiancée, Kessia Unger, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 7, 2014, before departing for a deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. More than 300 friends, family and members of the 606th ACS gathered to see off their loved ones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gustavo Castillo/Released)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Julian Chesser, a 606th Air Control Squadron interface control technician and native of Prattville, Ala., right, kisses his fiancée, Kessia Unger, on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 7, 2014, before departing for a deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Members of the 606th ACS departed for Southwest Asia to provide air defense of the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gustavo Castillo/Released)

U.S. Air Force Col. Lars Hubert, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks to a gathering of 606th Air Control Squadron Airmen and their loved ones from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Oct. 7, 2014. The 606 ACS is a self-contained mobile combat unit with Airmen covering more than 21 specialties maintaining more than $170M worth of equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gustavo Castillo/Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron arrive at a processing point Oct. 7, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, before their deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The squadron specializes in providing airspace control to both pilots and ground crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)

Maryjo Hemenway, wife of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Edward Hemenway, 52nd Communications Squadron, holds her son, Eddie, Oct. 7, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, before Edward deploys with the 606th Air Control Squadron to Southwest Asia. The squadron deployed to the area in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)

Amber Hinkle, wife of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Manny Hinkle, 606th Air Control Squadron, holds her family Oct. 7, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, before Manny deploys to Southwest Asia. The 606th ACS is a self-contained mobile combat unit that provides airspace control to both pilots and ground crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Eric Thonvold, 606th Air Control Squadron, hugs his family Oct. 7, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, before departing for Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The airspace control they provide affects operations ranging from combat to transportation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)

A couple holds hands Oct. 7, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, prior to the 606th Air Control Squadron deployment to Southwest Asia. The 606th ACS leadership offers spouse support options to the family members of the squadron's deployed members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)

A bag rests on the floor of a processing point for the 606th Air Control Squadron Oct. 7, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, prior to the squadron's deployment to Southwest Asia. The Airmen packed various bags, which included their military uniforms, government weapons and necessary toiletries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron prepare to board buses Oct. 7, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, prior to their departure for Southwest Asia. The bus drivers transported the Airmen to the airfield from which they departed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Bryan Grigas, 606th Air Control Squadron, holds his wife, Terra, Oct. 7, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, prior to a deployment to Southwest Asia. The squadron trains throughout the year to provide combatant commanders with persistent long-range radar, data links and radio communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Bryan Grigas, right, 606th Air Control Squadron, comforts his wife, Terra, Oct. 7, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, prior to his deployment to Southwest Asia. The squadron Airmen maintain equipment worth more than $170 million to provide airspace control to combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daryl Knee/Released)