Oklahoma Army National Guard member Sgt. Brandy Dill

Oklahoma Army National Guard member Sgt. Brandy Dill with 1st Squadron, 180th Cavalry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team embraces a family member after surprising them with an early homecoming during the University of Oklahoma vs. Army football game on Sept. 22, 2018 in Norman, Oklahoma. Dill was selected to return home less than a week prior to the remainder of her squadron's return to Oklahoma on Sept. 25th. The 180th CAV deployed for nearly 10 months to Afghanistan. The welcome home was coordinated between OU and the Oklahoma Army National Guard as part of the "Meet Your Army" initiative. In an effort to connect with the citizens of the U.S. to their Army, the U.S. Army, Oklahoma Army National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserve collectively participated in various events from Sept. 20-22.
U.S. Army National Guard photo by Kendall James