Welcome Back Airman 1st Class Michael Harrold From Afghanistan Point Pleasant Beach,

Michael is 20 years old and a graduate of Colts Neck High School. He completed two years of ROTC in High School, in addition to playing Lacrosse all four years, being named MVP his Junior year.

Michael comes from a family of veterans. His mother, father and uncle are all veterans of the Air Force. His girlfriend, Kristen is a student at Montclair State University.

Michael enlisted in the Air Force in June of 2008. At the end of July, he received his approval and was sworn in the 1^st week of August. On September 1^st, he left for Air Force Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Michael graduated from Basic Military Training School on October 16^th and left the following week for Technical Training at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi training in Ground Radio Communication Maintenance. Some of his job responsibilities include working with all types of telecommunication equipment including ground radios, computers, satellites, and anything relating to communications. 

After completion of tech school, he received orders to his first assignment at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. He then completed two additional training segments back at Keesler Air Force Base. 

Prior to being deployed to Afghanistan, Michael began taking classes to work towards his degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has continued taking classes during his deployment and will continue to do so upon his return back to Langley Air Force Base.

Friends, Family, A Hero’s Welcome, The Warriors Watch, The Yellow Ribbon Club, The Point Pleasant Beach Police and Fire Departments, The Brick Township Fire Department, along with The Municipalities of Point Pleasant Beach and Brick Township will be on hand to make some noise and welcome home this hero in Rock Star style.