Happy Hooligans return from Baghdad

Published Jan. 13, 2009
By Capt. Penny Ripperger
119th Wing Public Affairs

Fargo, N.D. -- The 119th Wing, N.D. Air National Guard, will welcome two Airmen returning home from Baghdad, Iraq, today.

Staff Sgt. Richard Duysen and Senior Airman Robert Ramberg are scheduled to arrive at Hector International Airport on Northwest Flight #1983 at 6:20 pm. At this time, the flight is still listed as "on time." Please check Hector Airport's automated information center at 701-241-8168 or go to www.fargoairport.com for any changes.

The two Airmen, who serve as firefighters in the 119th Civil Engineer Squadron, deployed in September 2008.

The military fire department is responsible for all aircraft emergencies that occur within the station's response area. In addition, the fire department also is responsible for structural responses, hazardous material releases, medical responses, mass casualties and confined space rescue.

The public is invited to show their appreciation by cheering home the Airmen at the airport.

For more information about this press release, please contact Capt. Penny Ripperger at 701-451-2194.