Families await their soldiers coming home from their
Families await their soldiers coming home from their deployment to Afghanistan and Kuwait. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
Pilots from Strike Fighter Squadron 32 are greeted
Pilots from Strike Fighter Squadron 32 are greeted by friends and family members during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station Oceana. VFA-32, part of Carrier Air Wing 3, completed a seven-month deployment ... More
Maj. Jayson Pergande, an operation and training flight
Maj. Jayson Pergande, an operation and training flight planner with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and a San Diego native, takes the oath of office after during a promotion ceremony where he was promoted to his curre... More
Emotions run high as a large gathering of family and
Emotions run high as a large gathering of family and friends welcome home soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard’s 251st Military Police Company upon their touchdown at Volunteer Training Site – Smyrna, Feb... More
Maj. Gen. Myles Deering (Left), Congressman James Lankford
Maj. Gen. Myles Deering (Left), Congressman James Lankford (Middle) and Command Sgt. Maj. Steve Jensen (Right) watch the flag as the national anthem is played. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
Maj. Gen. Randy George, 4th Infantry Division and Fort
Maj. Gen. Randy George, 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson Commanding General, welcomes home Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, during a homecoming ceremony at the Wil... More
Sgt. 1st Class Jerry Johnson hugs and holds his kids
Sgt. 1st Class Jerry Johnson hugs and holds his kids at the homecoming ceremony at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
Lt. Chris Ritter, from Powder Springs, Ga., assigned
Lt. Chris Ritter, from Powder Springs, Ga., assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, is greeted by family members during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island following a seven-mont... More
A reception of family and friends waits to greet soldiers
A reception of family and friends waits to greet soldiers of the Tennessee National Guard's 251st Military Police Company as they arrive at Volunteer Training Site – Smyrna, Feb. 1. The soldiers returned home u... More
Family members and friends greet Soldiers from the
Family members and friends greet Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, following a homecoming ceremony at the William Bill Reed Special Event Center, Fort Carson, Colo., Oc... More
Soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd
Soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, enter the troop-holding area at McChord Field, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., upon return from their seven-month deployment to Afghanistan... More
Lt. Cmdr. Leroy Young, the assistant chaplain with
Lt. Cmdr. Leroy Young, the assistant chaplain with Marine Aircraft Group 11, and a Louisville, Ky., native, is promoted to his current rank aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., upon return from Afgh... More
The command staff of the 168th Military Police Battalion
The command staff of the 168th Military Police Battalion load the last of their soldiers’ belongings for further transport at Volunteer Training Site – Smyrna, Feb. 1. The Tennessee Army National Guard's 251st ... More
Raider families and friends are reunited with soldiers
Raider families and friends are reunited with soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, in a homecoming ceremony held at Soldiers Field House, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., June 3... More
Maj. Gen. Brian Mennes, 10th Mountain Division (LI)
Maj. Gen. Brian Mennes, 10th Mountain Division (LI) and Fort Drum commander, shakes hands with 2nd Brigade Combat Team Soldiers returning to Fort Drum from a nine-month deployment on July 23. (Photo by Mike Str... More
Maj. Gen. Myles Deering speaks to members of the 45th
Maj. Gen. Myles Deering speaks to members of the 45th IBCT at their homecoming ceremony. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
Hawaii Army National Guard Solders of Company B, 1st
Hawaii Army National Guard Solders of Company B, 1st Battalion, 171 Aviation Regiment, stand in formation during their homecoming ceremony at the Kalaeloa Army Aviation Support Facility #3, Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Ju... More
U.S. Army Capt. Glen Thompson, center, the chaplain
U.S. Army Capt. Glen Thompson, center, the chaplain for the 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division hugs his children during a homecoming ceremony at Soldie... More
Soldiers of the Tennessee National Guard's 251st Military
Soldiers of the Tennessee National Guard's 251st Military Police Company arrived at Volunteer Training Site – Smyrna, Feb. 1, upon completion of their nearly yearlong deployment to Afghanistan in support of Ope... More
A Marine and her loved one hug during a homecoming
A Marine and her loved one hug during a homecoming ceremony for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The squadron returned from Spain where they w... More
A reception of family and friends welcomes soldiers
A reception of family and friends welcomes soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard's 251st Military Police Company as they arrive at Volunteer Training Site – Smyrna, Feb. 1. The soldiers returned home upon ... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Erika Thompson, aviation machinist's
Petty Officer 2nd Class Erika Thompson, aviation machinist's mate assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30, greets a shipmate during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station North Isla... More
Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team,
Soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, along with their families and friends, render a salute during the playing of the National Anthem during a homecoming ceremony at the Wi... More
Hawaii Army National Guard Solders of Company B, 1st
Hawaii Army National Guard Solders of Company B, 1st Battalion, 171 Aviation Regiment, stand in formation during their homecoming ceremony at the Kalaeloa Army Aviation Support Facility #3, Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Ju... More
A family welcomes their Marine home during a homecoming
A family welcomes their Marine home during a homecoming ceremony for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The squadron returned from Spain where t... More
Homecoming ceremony, Thailand, New York City
Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Sean Boden, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 134, reaches for his daughter during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. VAQ-134 deployed for ... More
Lt. Cmdr. Justin Griffin, from Mountain View, Calif.,
Lt. Cmdr. Justin Griffin, from Mountain View, Calif., assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, is greeted by family members during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island following a ... More
Soldiers, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat
Soldiers, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, enter a homecoming ceremony at the William Bill Reed Special Event Center, Fort Carson, Colo., Oct. 31, 2018. The early morning... More
Sgt. Christian Castro, assigned to the 2nd Infantry
Sgt. Christian Castro, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, is reunited with his loved one at a homecoming ceremony, Nov. 9, 2018, held at the William Bill Reed Special Event... More
Hawaii Army National Guard Solders of Company B, 1st
Hawaii Army National Guard Solders of Company B, 1st Battalion, 171 Aviation Regiment, stand in formation during their homecoming ceremony at the Kalaeloa Army Aviation Support Facility #3, Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Ju... More
A soldier receives a long-awaited embrace at a reception
A soldier receives a long-awaited embrace at a reception of family and friends welcoming home the Tennessee National Guard’s 251st Military Police Company as they arrive at Volunteer Training Site – Smyrna, Feb... More
Families of Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
Families of Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 await the return of their loved ones aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The squadron returned from Spain where they wer... More
Raider families and friends embrace returning soldiers
Raider families and friends embrace returning soldiers at a homecoming ceremony held at Soldiers Field House, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Va., upon their return from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan in sup... More
A Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266
A Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 is reunited with his loved ones and enjoys some being playful with his children aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The squadron re... More
Pilots from Strike Fighter Squadron 32 greet friends
Pilots from Strike Fighter Squadron 32 greet friends and family members during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station Oceana. VFA-32, part of Carrier Air Wing 3, completed a seven-month deployment aboard th... More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Gregg Sturdevant, 3rd Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Gregg Sturdevant, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) forward commanding general, kisses his daughter during the homecoming ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Feb. 18, 2012. 3r... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Juan Reguzman, aviation machinist's
Petty Officer 2nd Class Juan Reguzman, aviation machinist's mate, assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30, greets his sons during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island... More
Raider families and friends are reunited with soldiers
Raider families and friends are reunited with soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division in a homecoming ceremony held at Soldier's Field House, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., June 2... More
Hawaii Army National Guard Solders of Company B, 1st
Hawaii Army National Guard Solders of Company B, 1st Battalion, 171 Aviation Regiment, stand in formation during their homecoming ceremony at the Kalaeloa Army Aviation Support Facility #3, Kalaeloa, Hawaii, Ju... More
More than 1,700 Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team
More than 1,700 Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team returned to Fort Drum, over the course of nine redeployments from Afghanistan and Kosovo, with crowds of cheering families, friends and colleagues packing g... More
Happy faces filled the room as soldiers found their
Happy faces filled the room as soldiers found their family at their homecoming ceremony. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
Lt. Keith Drown, from Utah, assigned to Electronic
Lt. Keith Drown, from Utah, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 139, is greeted by family members during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island following a seven-month deployment sup... More
Lt. Cmdr. Leroy Young, the assistant chaplain with
Lt. Cmdr. Leroy Young, the assistant chaplain with Marine Aircraft Group 11, and a Louisville, Ky., native, is promoted to his current rank aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., upon return from depl... More
Families of Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
Families of Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 await the return of their loved ones during a homecoming ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The squadron retur... More
Capt. Curtis Thiel, an MV-22B Osprey aircraft pilot
Capt. Curtis Thiel, an MV-22B Osprey aircraft pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 poses for a photo after he proposed to his fiancé, Hailey Turnbull, during a homecoming ceremony aboard Marine Corps... More
Capt. Judah Begab, an embark officer with Marine Medium
Capt. Judah Begab, an embark officer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, is reunited with his family during a homecoming ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The squa... More
Soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd
Soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, march into position and prepare to make a left-face toward their loved ones in a homecoming ceremony held at Soldiers Field House, Joint Bas... More
Family members of Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
Family members of Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 search for the name of the Marine they are waiting for aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The squadron returned f... More
Lt. Cmdr. Leroy Young, the assistant chaplain with
Lt. Cmdr. Leroy Young, the assistant chaplain with Marine Aircraft Group 11, and a Louisville, Ky., native, takes the oath of office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., during a promotion ceremony,... More
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 28, 2015) – Sailors assigned
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 28, 2015) – Sailors assigned to the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group are honored at Petco Park during a homecoming ceremony prior to a San Diego Padres baseball game. The strike group re... More
Soldiers kissed their significant others throughout
Soldiers kissed their significant others throughout the hangar during a homecoming ceremony at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
Congressman James Lankford speaks to members of the
Congressman James Lankford speaks to members of the 45th IBCT at their homecoming ceremony. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James.)
Family members cheered and waved signs to welcome their
Family members cheered and waved signs to welcome their soldiers home. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
Capt. Judah Begab, an embark officer with Marine Medium
Capt. Judah Begab, an embark officer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, and his family pose for a photo during a homecoming ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The s... More
Senior Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Noel Silva,
Senior Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic Noel Silva, assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30, hugs his daughter during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station North Island. Sailors ... More
A soldier unburdens the weight of his comrades by loading
A soldier unburdens the weight of his comrades by loading their duffel bags for further transport at Volunteer Training Site – Smyrna, Feb. 1. The Tennessee Army National Guard's 251st Military Police Company r... More
Group leader takes charge of his formation to release
Group leader takes charge of his formation to release them to their families at the homecoming ceremony. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
Friends and families with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
Friends and families with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 await the return of their loved ones during a homecoming ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The squadron retu... More
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 are
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 are reunited with their loved ones aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The squadron returned from Spain where they were deployed as ... More
Family members are getting excited about their soldiers
Family members are getting excited about their soldiers soon to return home from their deployment to Afghanistan and Kuwait. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
U.S. Marines Corps with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW)
U.S. Marines Corps with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) walk past a group of "Freedom Riders" during the homecoming ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Feb. 18, 2012. 3rd MAW returned home after a 12 m... More
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 28, 2015) – Sailors assigned
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 28, 2015) – Sailors assigned to the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group file into Petco Park during a homecoming ceremony prior to a San Diego Padres baseball game. The strike group returne... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rodolfo Arrieta, 3rd Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Rodolfo Arrieta, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing forward sergeant major, poses for a photograph with family during a homecoming ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Feb. 18, 2012. ... More
Capt. Curtis Thiel, an MV-22B Osprey aircraft pilot
Capt. Curtis Thiel, an MV-22B Osprey aircraft pilot with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266, greets his family during a homecoming ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The ... More
Soldiers stand guard to pay their respects for 14 members
Soldiers stand guard to pay their respects for 14 members of the 45th IBCT whom were killed in Afghanistan. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
Families with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266
Families with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 gather and await the return of their loved ones aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The squadron returned from Spain where they wer... More
Family members and friends reunite with Soldiers assigned
Family members and friends reunite with Soldiers assigned to the 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division during a homecoming ceremony in the Soldier's Field House at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Was... More
Dylan Horrigan dressed up in a polar bear costume to
Dylan Horrigan dressed up in a polar bear costume to celebrate the return of 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment Soldiers from a nine-month deployment July 23. Representing the Polar Bear Battalion mascot, Dy... More
A woman waits on her husband with Marine Medium Tiltrotor
A woman waits on her husband with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 during a homecoming ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The squadron returned from Spain where they we... More
The families with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
The families with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 received news from their loved ones stating their arrival in a few minutes aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. The squadron ret... More
Members of the 45th IBCT entered and stood ready to
Members of the 45th IBCT entered and stood ready to be released at their homecoming ceremony at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and
Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 and their families charge at each other to reunite with their loved ones during a homecoming ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, ... More
Petty Officer 1st Class Edgar Morris, aviation machinist's
Petty Officer 1st Class Edgar Morris, aviation machinist's mate, right, assigned to the Providers of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30, greets a shipmate during a homecoming ceremony at Naval Air Station Nort... More
More than 1,700 Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team
More than 1,700 Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team returned to Fort Drum, over the course of nine redeployments from Afghanistan and Kosovo, with crowds of cheering families, friends and colleagues packing g... More
More than 1,700 Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team
More than 1,700 Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team returned to Fort Drum, over the course of nine redeployments from Afghanistan and Kosovo, with crowds of cheering families, friends and colleagues packing g... More
Sgt. Anthony Dekargai (second from left), is seen with
Sgt. Anthony Dekargai (second from left), is seen with Sgt. 1st Class Tyson McElhaney (left), Spc. William Stankus (center), Spc. Richard Ross (second from right), and Sgt. Douglas Derepentigny (right) at the t... More
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 28, 2015) – Sailors assigned
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 28, 2015) – Sailors assigned to the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group are honored at Petco Park during a homecoming ceremony prior to a San Diego Padres baseball game. The strike group re... More
Sgt. Kirk Smith holds his dog at his homecoming ceremony
Sgt. Kirk Smith holds his dog at his homecoming ceremony at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander of I Corps; Command Sergeant Maj. John W. Troxell, command sergeant major of I Corps; and Col. David Funk, chief of staff of I Corps, render honors during a h... More
Families waiting for their soldiers to return home,
Families waiting for their soldiers to return home, pay their respects to the 14 members killed in 2011 in Afghanistan. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
Soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd
Soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, march in formation to the welcome back ceremony held at Soldiers Field House, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., upon return from their seven-... More
Soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd
Soldiers from 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division march into position and prepare to make a left-face toward their loved ones in a homecoming ceremony held at Soldier's Field House, Joint Bas... More
Lt. Col. Jennifer Steed, commander of the 168th Military
Lt. Col. Jennifer Steed, commander of the 168th Military Police Battalion, welcomes soldiers of the Tennessee National Guard's 251st Military Police Company as they arrive at Volunteer Training Site – Smyrna, F... More
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 28, 2015) – Sailors assigned
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (June 28, 2015) – Sailors assigned to the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group file into Petco Park during a homecoming ceremony prior to a San Diego Padres baseball game. The strike group returne... More
Gunners Mate 3rd Class Caleb Strother proposes to Brittney
Gunners Mate 3rd Class Caleb Strother proposes to Brittney Apperson during a homecoming ceremony for the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58). The crew of Samuel B. Roberts conducted theater se... More
Raider families and friends embrace returning Soldiers
Raider families and friends embrace returning Soldiers at a homecoming ceremony held at Soldiers Field House, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., upon their return from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan in s... More
Special guest speaker, Command Sgt. Maj. John O. Cole,
Special guest speaker, Command Sgt. Maj. John O. Cole, Jr. of the North Carolina National Guard delivers remarks to Hawaii Army National Guard Solders of Company B, 1st Battalion, 171 Aviation Regiment, during ... More
Soldiers hugged and kissed their family they had been
Soldiers hugged and kissed their family they had been away from for a year while deployed to Afghanistan and Kuwait. (Army Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kendall James)
Staff Sgt. Sevan Ozcan an airframe technician with
Staff Sgt. Sevan Ozcan an airframe technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 is reunited with his family during a homecoming ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., Aug. 10, 2015. T... More