Airmen from the 16th Airlift Squadron wait in line to check their bags at the passenger terminal on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., as they prepare to deploy Oct. 28, 2010. The squadron will be deployed to the Middle East for four months. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Senior Airman Jacob Avey sits surrounded by his family as he prepares to deploy with the 16th Airlift Squadron on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 28, 2010. This is Airman Avey's second deployment during his Air Force career, but the first away from his children. Airman Avey will be deployed to the Middle East for four months. Airman Avey is an aircrew flight equipment journeyman with the 16 AS. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Senior Airman Jacob Avey sits with his son Brandon on his lap as he prepares to deploy with the 16th Airlift Squadron on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Oct. 28, 2010. This is Airman Avey's second deployment during his Air Force career, but the first away from his children. Airman Avey will be deployed to the Middle East for four months. Airman Avey is an aircrew flight equipment journeyman with the 16 AS. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)

Capt. Matt Carducci and his son Luke high-five at the passenger terminal on Joint Base Charleston, S.C., as Captain Carducci prepares to deploy with the 16th Airlift Squadron to the Middle East Oct. 28, 2010, where they will be deployed for four months. The squadron will be deployed for four months. Captain Carducci is a C-17 pilot with the 16 AS. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Lauren Main)