Capt. David I. Lyon, 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron, returned home for the final time Jan. 6.
Lyon was part of the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron and was killed in action Dec. 27 when the enemy attacked his convoy in Afghanistan. Lyon was working with Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan, performing a Combat Advisory mission with Afghan National Army Commandos.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Capt. Lyon during this difficult time,” said Col. John Shaw, 21st Space Wing commander. “The Air Force and our Nation lost one of our very best. We will never forget him or his sacrifice.”
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