Warriors return

Steven Hayes Jr., 2, holds a sign for his dad Dec. 9, 2016, in Grand Forks, N.D. Steven and his mom, Lane, spent the last six months separated from their father and husband Senior Airman Steven Hayes, 69th Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance journeyman, while he was deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Sparks)

Warriors return

Senior Airman Steven Hayes; 69th Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance journeyman; and Staff Sgt. Brandon Peterson; 69th MXS aircraft maintenance craftsman; return from deployment and are welcomed home by their families on Grand Forks International Airport; N.D.; Dec. 9; 2016. Many deployed Airmen will be returning home just in time for the holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elijaih Tiggs)

Warriors return

Leadership from the 69th Maintenance Squadron welcome home Airmen from their squadron Dec. 9, 2016, in Grand Forks, N.D. Airmen with the 69th MXS deploy regularly and work to ensure the mission of the 69th Reconnaissance Group is completed at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Sparks)

Warriors of the North return from deployment

Published Dec. 12, 2016
By By Senior Airman Ryan Sparks
319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Steven Hayes Jr., 2, holds a sign for his dad Dec. 9, 2016, in Grand Forks, N.D. Steven and his mom, Lane, spent the last six months separated from their father and husband Senior Airman Steven Hayes, 69th Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance journeyman, while he was deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Sparks)