When we moved to Shaw AFB here in South Carolina, we joined the 77th Fighter Squadron, also known as the Gamblers. It was kind of a challenging time to join a squadron, because the guys were on their way back from a very rough deployment to the middle east. In December, they lost a well-loved pilot in an accidental crash. As a result, everyone really banded together and became very close - which made us feel a bit like outsiders. But we did our best to show our support for the squadron as they prepared to welcome the guys home, and jumped on any opportunity to celebrate with the Gamblers family thereafter.
One great way we have of supporting people during a deployment return is by taking pictures! So James and I offered our services, free of charge, to our new friends as the jets returned. So exciting!
The baby above was born while daddy was deployed. Such a sweet first meeting!
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| A toast - it's OVER! |
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| Kaden dressed up in his Gamblers patches to show his support |
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| Here they come! |
It was particularly great being there in support of friends we knew in Misawa. I love serving my friends with sweet memories captured on (digital) film!
After the guys enjoyed 2 weeks of vacation, we all got together for a formal dining out at The Blue Marlin in Columbia to celebrate a job well done. The ladies looked stunning and James enjoyed actually getting to talk to some of his new wingmen. We ended up sitting at a table with a couple who have become some of our closest friends in the squadron - the Hickles. Unfortunately, none or our stuff had come yet, so we had to borrow dressy clothes from friends. But hey, I think we still looked pretty great, regardless! It was an unusual, but sweet introduction to our new squadron.
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| More fun reunions with friends from the Fiends! |
We are glad to be Gamblers! Double Down!
After the guys enjoyed 2 weeks of vacation, we all got together for a formal dining out at The Blue Marlin in Columbia to celebrate a job well done. The ladies looked stunning and James enjoyed actually getting to talk to some of his new wingmen. We ended up sitting at a table with a couple who have become some of our closest friends in the squadron - the Hickles. Unfortunately, none or our stuff had come yet, so we had to borrow dressy clothes from friends. But hey, I think we still looked pretty great, regardless! It was an unusual, but sweet introduction to our new squadron.
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