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U.S. Soldiers Provide New Home For Afghan Pets

Gino Geruntino — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 19:24:07 +0000

The city of Syracuse was, for the most part, asleep. But, one resident was on her way to Newark, New Jersey. Driving through the night, she hoped to make it to there by the time the plane landed. Her schedule said 6 a.m. It’s a four hour trip. Lauren McEntire has business in Newark, but [...]

10 Moving Soldier Homecomings for Memorial Day

Kathy Landin — Mon, 28 May 2012 14:23:59 +0000

The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

US Postal Service to Stop Shipping Electronics to Troops Overseas

Kathy Landin — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:45:30 +0000

In an announcement made earlier this month, the US Postal Service told customers that as of May 16, they will no longer ship electronics like iPads, Kindles, smartphones and other devices containing lithium batteries overseas.

This means that people who want to ship electronics to troops serving abroad will have to pay a premium to go through private shipping services.

Soldier in Afghanistan Witnesses Son's Birth Via Skype

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:05:23 +0000

Technology is awesome. And not just because it helps us play Words With Friends on our phone when we’re bored at work. It also allowed Specialist Brock Howland to witness the birth of his son. Howland is stationed in Afghanistan, and his pregnant wife Wendy is back home in Kalmazoo, MI. But thanks to the video messaging service Skype, [...]

What Is Yoga Helping US Military Soldiers Fight Against?

Kathy Landin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:45:06 +0000

Yoga. Whether you can’t get enough of it or can’t get away from it, there’s no denying its peaceful approach to connecting one’s body and mind. Who’d have thought that this practice is now more and more becoming the method of choice for relieving PTSD symptoms in US soldiers?

Troops Returning From Iraq War Have Americans Split — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:10:28 +0000

Earlier this week, the Pentagon declared the end of the Iraq War, an almost nine-year conflict which claimed 4,487 American lives and removed Saddam Hussein from power. Now, Americans are are conflicted over whether the entire endeavor was worth it. Recently, the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press asked 2,001 adults if [...]

Former Marine Can't Stop Sending Spam to Troops Overseas

Kathy Landin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:43:10 +0000

Most of us get annoyed when we receive spam, but one Maryland man has spent countless hours and money sending Spam to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan so they can have a little bit of home while they’re away.

Dogs Welcome Home Soldiers In Heartwarming Montage [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 16:54:00 +0000

Is there anything more adorable than a dog greeting its owner? How about a dog greeting its owner after they return home from military deployment? We dare you to watch this supercut of lovable pooches welcoming their owners home from military service and not get choked up.

Returning Soldier Gives Fiance Joyful Surprise During Football Game [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:09:42 +0000

Staci Lowe got the surprise of her life at a Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday when fiancé William Bell, an Army staff sergeant who wasn’t expected home from Iraq until later in the week, ran onto the field during halftime. As Lowe and her children watched a special video message from Bell, he jogged [...]

Returning Soldier Surprises Young Son at School [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 16:09:16 +0000

We admit it. These things make us misty.

Army Specialist Matthew Peters of Owensville, Missouri spent a year deployed in Kuwait and Iraq, and hadn’t seen his young son, Blake, in more than six months. When he came home, he decided to pop in on the unsuspecting tyke at school for a hug the kid will probably never forget.

Army Dad Surprises Kids By Popping Out Of Gift Box [VIDEO]

Mark Richards — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:54:44 +0000

I am thrilled to hear that more and more of our troops are coming home. But, I'll bet the families of soldiers are even happier. Weather or not you agree on the troop withdrawals, it's hard not to feel wonderful after watching this video.

Posted on YouTube by the Welcome Home Blog, this soldier, home early from deployment, engineered an amazingly heartwarming reunion with his children, popping out of a box they thought was a gift. Sure they were expecting toys, but they got a real surprise.

Eight Heartwarming Videos of Soldiers' Surprise Homecomings

Lite 98.7 — Sun, 29 May 2011 17:02:16 +0000

On Memorial Day, we commemorate all the U.S. soldiers who've died while serving our country. With so many of our servicemen and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home.

In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and relief of a lifetime when their loved ones return home from duty unannounced. You'll really want to grab a box of tissues before watching.