45th AES Welcome back deployers

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  • By Senior Airman Xavier Lockley
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TAMPA, Fla. --  The 45th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron welcomed six members from their squadron back at Tampa International Airport Feb. 5, 2016. Families and friends awaited the arrival of their loved ones.

"It's so great to have these service men and women back," said Renato Boac, boyfriend of Staff Sgt. Marissa Stover, 45th AES commander support staff. "I really missed her while she was away, along with her dogs so we look forward to her being back."

Upon the members arrival, posters went up and cheers rang out as deployers were greeted with hugs from loved ones.

"I am so happy to be reunited with my family," said Stover. "I've had a great experience being deployed and will always be grateful for the opportunity."

While deployed they supported Aeromedical Evacuation missions for injured service members.

"We couldn't be more thrilled to have these guys back safe and with their families." said Lt. Col James Palmisano, 45th AES commander. "What these men and women do is phenomenal."