Deployments can be taxing, and long, and they are often repetitive. But eventually, they are over, and troops get to reunite with the ones they love.
These moments are heartwarming for the soldiers and their families, who haven’t seen each other in a long time. When they are finally reunited, tears are shed, kisses are shared, and hugs embraced.
Be prepared for your heart to be warmed.
Spc. Jeffrey Hanley returns to his daughter Bella, and she high fives Sgt. Frank Passmore.
Lynne Johnson greets her son-in-law U.S. Army Sgt. Howard Lovell.
Bradyn Vest embraces his father, Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Vest.
LTC Sung Kato gives his son an upside-down hug.
Sgt. Aaron Brewster is welcomed home by his parents Steve Brewster, and Sharon Brewster.
Major Dave Armeson kisses his daughter Adelyn Armeson, 2.
Spc. Brian Bennett holds his 2-year-old daughter Sophia.
Soldier gets a welcome hug from his little girls.
SPC Skyler Ford is kissed by his wife Sara Ford.
Sgt Chris Oldham of the U.S. plays with his son Isaac Oldham.
Sergeant Chad Boley is reunited with his family at a surprise homecoming.
Electronics Technician 2nd Class James Whatley embraces his daughter.
Five-year-old Gavin Shaw flashes a smile as he hugs his father, Master Sgt. Adam Shaw.
A sweet kiss for his little girl who he missed so much.
WO1 Anthony Woodmansee is embraced by his wife Emily Woodmansee.
Information Systems Technician 1st Class Milton Hill is greeted by his family.
U.S. Army Spc. Clayton Joy hugs his sons Peyton, 3, and Austin, 2.
Spc. Sabrina Day smothers her three-year-old son Blake with hugs and kisses.
Sgt Obie Dubose gets hugs from his family.
Daddy’s little girls couldn’t be happier to see him.
Chief Petty Officer Curtis A. Harmon hugs his daughters, Jayleme Harmon, 12, Anya Harmon, 6.
Mya McNeal is kissed by her mother, U.S. Army Sgt. Kionna Huewitt.
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[Featured Image Credit: Alex Wong/Getty Images- Spc. Marqes Turpin kisses his son Josiah Turpin]