My son is on his way home from Afghanistan!

[Jim Lapenta]

My son, Staff Sargent Joshua E. Lapenta, is now on a plane heading home to Nebraska where he is stationed at Offut AFB.

He left Afghanistan on Wednesday, flew to Ramstein, then to Ft. Bragg for debriefing (he deployed with Spec Ops, he is USAF Intelligence). Got stuck there for a day because all flights to Omaha were booked (personally for military going home I'd give up my seat or let em bump me).

Caught a red eye to Detroit and is now on his way to Omaha and his GF. I most likely won't get to see him till August but at least he is back on US soil! Proud and happy dad here!! Welcome home son!!

He went over December 3rd. Oh and he informed me he is reupping for another 6 years! GO AIR FORCE!

 

[D_B]

So glad to hear this

 

[adurso]

Good to hear; I am sure you will sleep somewhat easier

 

[SteveAD]

Outstanding!!!!

 

[warmwaterturner]

Hero. Please thank him for his service......from all of us that are "over the hill".

 

[Scott L]

Please thank him for his service. My mother and father met and married in the Air Force...

 

[drrich2]

Great news to hear he's back in the U.S., Jim. I hope he gets to stay home a good while.

Richard.

 

[irishsquid]

That's great news Jim. Thanks to your son.

 

[Scott]

Glad he's back home. Give him my thanks for his service.

 

[drbill]

Great news, Jim