On February 11, 2012, several members departed on Ladder 9 at 0645hrs for the Clarion Hotel in New Castle to attend the Welcome Home Ceremony for F Company, 1-126^th GSAB and show support for Detachment Commander and Aetna member Mark Thomas. Mark flew Air Ambulance Med Evac missions in Afghanistan for wounded U.S. and allied personnel in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Welcome home Mark, and thank you for your service to our Country!!