KHANDAHAR, Afghanistan (KXAN) – A local service member sends a greeting back to his family back home in Austin.

“Hi, my name is Lt. Cmdr. Miguel Cruz. I’m currently at Khandahar, Afghanistan. My home station is NAS (Naval Air Station) Austin, Texas. And I love you and miss you, and will be home soon.”

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