U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Hawke, of Lincoln, enjoys a moment with his daughter Brooklyn during a sending off ceremony for him and additional members of the Nebraska Army National Guard's Company G, 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, based out of Lincoln, Neb., Friday. While deployed the soldiers will be responsible for conducting aeromedical evacuation support operations. Their mission is expected to last approximately one year. (Francis Gardler/The Journal-Star via AP)