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And for members of the military, the chance to return to their loved ones is especially meaningful. Watch the video above to see a trio of magical military homecomings
The video, which made its online debut in 2012, is YouTube's most viral veteran homecoming video with more than 21 million views to date. In celebration of Veterans Day weekend, the video-sharing ...
Military homecoming surprises are some of the most heartwarming moments to exist and this Christmas surprise might take the cake. A navy dad gave his kids the Christmas surprise of a lifetime and ...
Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni or other former members of an organization to celebrate the organization's existence.
Before becoming editor of Operation Homecoming, Carroll had edited several bestselling and critically acclaimed books, and founded The Legacy Project. Random House launched Operation Homecoming on September 12, 2006, at the Library of Congress. Proceeds from the anthology will bring arts and cultural programming to U.S. military communities.
Even though there were only twenty POWs of that first increment released aboard the plane, almost 400 family members turned up for the homecoming. [3] USAF Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Stirm made a speech [4] "on behalf of himself and other POWs who had arrived from Vietnam as part of Operation Homecoming." [5]
There's nothing more emotional than a veteran homecoming. Whether it's for an hour or a day, a year or forever, these veteran returns deserve all the publicity and more.
Stratton was released on March 4, 1973, at Hanoi's Gia Lam Airport as part of the 2nd DRV Increment, Operation Homecoming, comprising 108 POWs on three flights. He had been a prisoner for 2,251 days. While a prisoner, he had been promoted to the rank of commander.