PEORIA, IL (12/21/2010)(readMedia)-- Members of the Peoria-based Illinois Air National Guard's 182nd Airlift Wing are scheduled to return home Dec. 22 after serving in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Just over 35 members of the 182nd Civil Engineering Squadron were activated in May and deployed to Kuwait where they performed base sustainment and engineering support. The Airmen performed duties in civil engineering including project design and management, water, electrical, heating and air conditioning, pavements, generator maintenance and carpentry. Together the group maintained 441 facilities and 3,750 acres, executing over 40 construction projects totaling more than $2.7 million.
After the return of the Civil Engineering Squadron, the 182nd Airlift Wing will still have approximately 50 Airmen deployed in support of various operations overseas. The remaining Airmen specialize in small air terminal operations, combat communications and air support operations.
The Airmen are expected to return at approximately 11:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22nd, to the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria Ill. Media is welcome to attend the return and should contact Maj. Steve Thomas at (309) 633-5534 to be added to the entrance list and to be updated on any changes in the arrival time.
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