LANGELY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. -- Samantha and Julie Pilch, daughters of Lt. Col. Lance Pilch, 27th Fighter Squadron commander, welcome him home April 21. Colonel Pilch returned after leading a 120-day deployment to Kadena Air Base, Japan. “The 27th FS deployment to Kadena AB, Japan was a tremendous success,” said Colonel Pilch. “It is important to demonstrate the expeditionary capability of any aircraft including the F-22.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Zachary Wolf)