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An airman kneels on pavement outside and smiles while embracing two girls in matching blue dresses and red bows.

Dad's Delight

An airman assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing reunites with his daughters at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Sept. 24, 2020, upon returning from a four-month deployment.

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Tags: Military Families, Air Force, military children
Credit: Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Irvin VIRIN: 200924-F-ZA639-1232Y.JPG

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