“Bulldogs” 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron returns to Alaska from deployment to Japan

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – Almost 300 women and men from the 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson returned to Alaska after greater than a 5 month deployment to Kadena Air Base in Japan, in response to JBER Media Operations.

The squadron, often known as “Bulldogs,” was on deployment as a part of the army’s efforts to deliver extra superior fighter plane to the Western Pacific – as Kadena Air Base’s F-15C Eagles started to return to the U.S. It was an emotional arrival for the service members who had been reunited with their households Saturday.

“We all know that the deployment’s a part of the mission and we all know that it’s one thing that now we have to do, but it surely doesn’t take away from the truth that it’s arduous to be away from your loved ones for 5 months even when you understand the mission is vital,” mentioned Lt. Col. Matthew Tromans, 525th Fighter Squadron Commander. “Having the ability to get again and reunited with these households is a very heartwarming feeling.”

The deployment included 299 active-duty and reserve personnel from eight JBER squadrons, JBER public affairs reported.

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