By: Las Vegas Now Staff
The 820th Red Horse Squadron is preparing for its next tour of duty overseas. The local airmen will leave as soon as the week of August 18th for training.
Many airmen got to watch the 51's game not too long ago. Saturday they were pampered at the Golden Nugget. They say it's these special moments that's helping them to prepare to be away from their families.
For the 300 local airmen bracing for another tour of duty, a comedy show is exactly what they need to lighten the load of being away from their families.
“It helps a lot to relieve some stress. Gives me and my wife to build and deepen the relationship,” said Air Force Second Lt. Joshua Tate.
Defending the Caveman is a show about the relationship between a man and a woman, the differences between the two genders and what it takes to compromise.
“He talks about how women take over the house — they put little towels and trinkets. No place is ours,” said Joshua.
Tate and his wife are partners in everything — from raising their five children to Joshua's decision to enlist.
“I said, 'Think about it for two weeks. Whatever you decide, I'll support you 100-percent,'” said Cami Tate.
Joshua and his fellow airmen in the 820th Red Horse Squadron will be heading overseas for at least six months, “Most of us be swinging hammers, working construction equipment to help people rebuild country — do something good for them.”
For Lance Franklin and his wife Chelsey, this will be the first time they will be separated.
“I'm terrified. The key spouses have been good at preparing all the wives,” said Chelsey.
It's the sacrifice spouses say they make because their husband or wife is making an even greater sacrifice for their country.
“I love the Air Force. It's been a great ride so far,” said Lance.
The first group will be leaving next week. Airmen can be based in either Afghanistan, Iraq or Qatar.
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