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Documentary to feature Reserve pilot

MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J. -- Maj. Tommy Marquardt holds his son, Jack, while the Military Channel films the major's recent surprise greeting by his fellow Air Force Reserve wing members.The C-17 pilot is being featured in a documentary entitled "The Return Salute" set to air Nov. 11 at 10 p.m. The documentary captures the pilot's story of recovering from Deep Vein Thrombosis, a condition where a blood clot formed within his leg resulting in him losing part of his limb. Major Marquardt's goal is to fly again. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Donna T. Jeffries)

MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J. -- Maj. Tommy Marquardt holds his son, Jack, while the Military Channel films the major's recent surprise greeting by his fellow Air Force Reserve wing members.The C-17 pilot is being featured in a documentary entitled "The Return Salute" set to air Nov. 11 at 10 p.m. The documentary captures the pilot's story of recovering from Deep Vein Thrombosis, a condition where a blood clot formed within his leg resulting in him losing part of his limb. Major Marquardt's goal is to fly again. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Donna T. Jeffries)