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Military Family Reunions

Heartwarming reunions of military personnel with their families after deployments, capturing emotions and celebrations of service.

Staff Sgt. Robert Chavez, a signal support systems specialist who deployed with the 3631st Signal Company, reunites with his children following a 10-month deployment to the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of Operation Spartan Shield at the Rio Rancho Readiness Center, Nov. 15, 2022. The unit provided communications support to forces across the region.
Staff Sgt. Robert Chavez, a signal support systems specialist who deployed with the 3631st Signal Company, reunites with his children following a 10-month deployment to the Central Command Area of Responsibility in support of Operation Spartan Shield at the Rio Rancho Readiness Center, Nov. 15, 2022. The unit provided communications support to forces across the region.
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This photo was taken on August 25, 2022 as part of a project to produce a poster that displays the diversity of U.S. Army NATO Brigade Soldiers and their families during the units annual organization day. The brigade provides support to roughly 1,300 Soldiers and their families to provide ready and resilient Soldiers to the NATO alliance, maintain our joint and multinational partnerships and enhance the alliance. The brigade is the U.S. Army support element for 44 NATO organizations across 81 locations in 22 countries.
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After participating in the Surgery Desert Storm and Operation Phalanx in the Persian Gulf, the supply ship Hr.Ms. Zuiderkruis (A 832), the L-FREGAT HR.MS. Jacob van Heemskerck (F 812) and the S-Fregat Hr.Ms. Philips van Almonde (F 823) On 19 April 1991 back in the home port Den Helder. Here the welcoming home front for the Heemskerck.
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YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 30, 2022) - Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sarah Eaton, from Keene, N.H., assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) reads a quote given out to the crew during a Women's History Month celebration held aboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan March 30, 2022. Women's History Month is an annual celebration that started in 1981 and highlights the contributions of women in American history. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
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DF-ST-86-03855. Base: Andrews Air Force Base State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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A Connecticut resident holds up a welcome home sign for a 142nd Area Support Medical Company soldier at the Connecticut Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility in Windsor Locks, Connecticut, Sept. 8, 2022. Family and friends of service members deployed with the 142nd ASMC took to the tarmac and awaited the arrival of their loved ones returning from a nine month deployment to Poland in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve.
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A group of people exploring the Vietnam War Memorial in DC
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A personal photo of Sergeant 1st Class Jared C. Monti, the first Soldier recipient for actions in Afghanistan/Operation Enduring Freedom.
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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Josiah Ricke, an AH-1Z Viper pilot assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hugs his wife after returning from deployment aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Oct. 9, 2022. Marines and Sailors assigned to the 22nd MEU returned home after completing a seven-month deployment with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. Naval Sixth Fleet area of operations.
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220809-N-AS200-4716 POINT MUGU, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2022) - Lt. John Ford, assigned to the "Wallbangers" Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 117, greets family members following a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd Fleet and 7th Fleet areas of operations with Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). CVW-9 deployed with a combination of fourth and fifth-generation platforms that predominantly represent the Airwing of the Future, executing more than 21,307 fixed-wing and helicopter flight hours comprising of 10,250 sorties, 8,437 launches and 8,487 aircraft arrestments.
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220408-N-OG286-1050 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (April 8, 2023) A child plays with the Easter Bunny at the Ranger Gym onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi during Kidsz Fest. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW 5), Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FIVE ONE (HSM-51) and 30 other tenant commands and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.
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Soldiers from the 27th Infantry Regiment visit the Holy Farm Home Orphanage located in Osaka, Japan, Sept. 3, 2022. The 27th Infantry Regiment 'Wolfhounds' relationship with the orphanage dates back to 1949.
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U.S. Marines with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit pose for a photo after a Trunk or Treat event on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 28, 2022. The event allowed families and children to wear costumes and collect candy in a safe environment.
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Members of the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment participated in the annual Bataan Memorial March, September 10, 2022. The half marathon event was held near the Brainerd Training and Community Center with participants walking, rucking or running in remembrance of the Bataan Death March. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh)
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030206-F-8708H-006. Base: Moffett Federal Air Field State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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San Pedro, Calif. (May 28, 2022) - 10-year-old Aadhi Arun, from South Brunswick, N.J., controls a remote operated vehicle at the Navy explosive ordnance disposal and divers outreach booth at the Main Expo Footprint near the Battleship USS Iowa Museum as part of Los Angeles Fleet Week (LAFW) May 28, 2022. LAFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience America's sea services. During fleet week, service members participate in various community service events, showcase capabilities and equipment to the community, and enjoy the hospitality of Los Angeles and its surrounding areas.
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DN-ST-85-08713. Base: Boston Naval Shipyard State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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010927-F-8619S-004. Subject Operation/Series: NOBLE EAGLE Base: Salt Lake City Iap State: Utah (UT) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ANG
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020711-F-4177H-001. Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WATCH Base: Mersin Country: Turkey (TUR)
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220422-N-GF955-1029NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 22, 2022) Senior Chief Information System Technician James Hartman, assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) (Blue Crew), embraces his wife as the crew returns to Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Apr. 22, 2022 after completing a scheduled deployment. The crew deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which included counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.
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971231-F-7902R-010. Base: Andersen Air Base Country: Guam (GUM)
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021210-D-4578H-019. Base: Fort Dix State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: NETCOM-NE
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060706-N-0218N-020. Base: USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)
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030313-F-7825H-006. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Charleston State: West Virginia (WV) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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010331-M-8539A-004. Subject Operation/Series: MILLENNIUM EDGE Base: Chong Ju Country: South Korea
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Miscellaneous - Coast Guard Operations - 26-HK-434-75. Hurricane Katrina
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031226-F-0381R-035. Base: Sarajevo Country: Bosnia And/I Herzegovina (BIH) Scene Major Command Shown: SFOR
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Families of the Soldiers assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, welcome home their Soldiers with signs and music during a welcome home ceremony at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Aug. 4, 2022. The 1st ABCT Soldiers deployed to Germany in support of NATO allies to deter Russian aggression while also supporting a range of other requirements in the area.
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061212-N-5330L-013. Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69)
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Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-122-96. Hurricane Katrina