Airmen happy to be home from Afghanistan Published Oct. 30, 2007 By Corey Dahl 21st Space Wing Public Affairs PETERSON AFB, Colo. -- Denver Broncos games. Snowboarding. Movies. For the more than 20 members of the 21st Space Wing's Security Forces Squadron who returned from Afghanistan Oct. 29, the list of things they were looking forward to was long and varied. At the top for everyone? Spending time with friends and family. "We're all just thrilled," said Master Sgt. Jason Keyser as he hugged waiting friends and family members at the Colorado Springs airport. "Thrilled and excited to be home with our families." The 21 Airmen spent the last six months in Kandahar, Afghanistan, performing missions ranging from securing entry points to transferring fuel. Their duties often entailed working in grueling heat or stressful situations, but the returning Airmen said they felt like their deployment was worthwhile. "I feel like we all made a direct contribution to the war effort while we were out there," Sergeant Keyser said. "You definitely feel like you made a difference." Now that they're back, though, the Airmen said they're looking forward to focusing on other things - like enjoying their time at home. "There are a lot of people here who are happy to be home," said Senior Airman Kevin Kirkland. "We've all been waiting to get back."