Military Homecomings

Emotional reunions of military personnel with their families. These images reflect joy and celebration, showcasing service members embracing loved ones.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Mason Hedeen, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), reunites with his family after disembarking the Arlington, Oct. 13, 2022. Arlington is a part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and is returning from a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operation, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

NORFOLK (Oct. 6, 2017) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Spencer Cohn, from Sacramento, Calif. greets his daughter during homecoming for USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), following a six-month deployment to the U.S. Sixth Fleet and U.S. Fifth Fleet areas of operations.

DF-ST-86-09979. Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A member of Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) is reunited with his son following his arrival at the air station. Members of Carrier Air Wing 3 and Carrier Air Wing 17 are returning home from serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220805-N-EV253-1210 SAN DIEGO (Aug. 5, 2021) - Aircrew Survival Equipmentman 2nd Class Autmn Ybright, assigned to the "Chargers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 14, greets her family during a homecoming celebration. HSC-14, as part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9, embarked aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and returned to Naval Air Station North Island, Aug. 10, 2022, following a seven-month deployment to U.S. 3rd Fleet and 7th Fleet areas of operations. 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..

030908-M-9248U-001. Base: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma State: Arizona (AZ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MWSS-371

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Nov. 20, 2012) Lt. Dave Van Kampen, from Reno, Nev., embraces his wife and son after the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) returned to Yokosuka, Japan. George Washington and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Asia-Pacific region.

220630-N-AS200-3505 PORT HUENEME, Calif. (June 30, 2022) - A Naval Officer holds his children while attending a Change of Command for Naval Construction Group One (NCG-1) onboard Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC). NBVC is the home of the Pacific Seabees, West Coast E-2C Hawkeyes, 3 warfare centers and 80 tenants.

220626-N-GF955-1130NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (June 26, 2022) Chief Master-at-Arms Brian Morris, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), embraces his wife as the ship returns to Naval Station Mayport, Florida after a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts, June 26. Jason Dunham was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

NORFOLK (Sept. 8, 2022) Sailors aboard the USS San Jacinto (CG-56) greet their families at Naval Station Norfolk after a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operations, Sept. 8. San Jacinto was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defen U.S, allied and partner interests.

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Mason Hedeen, assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), reunites with his family after disembarking the Arlington, Oct. 13, 2022. Arlington is a part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and is returning from a seven-month deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operation, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2 to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Oct. 13, 2022) - Sailors assigned to the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) reunite with their families on the pier after the ship returned to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story following a deployment with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), Oct. 13. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Kearsarge ARG supported a wide range of interoperability opportunities and exercises across the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations increasing combat readiness and crisis response capabilities while strengthening relationships with both NATO Allies and partners.

060808-N-7981E-251. Base: Naval Station, Everett State: Washington (WA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

050222-A-0405B-007. Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SOUTHEAST

221102-N-LN285-1377 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (Nov. 2, 2022) -- Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Derek Moffatt, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) reunites with his family after the boat returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam after completing a deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. Chicago performed a full spectrum of operations, including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, during the extended seven-month, Indo-Pacific deployment.

030313-F-7153S-016. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Charleston State: West Virginia (WV) Country: United States Of America (USA)

A couple embraces to kiss, as members of the Ohio Army National Guards 1st Battalion, 145th Armored Regiment return from deployment Sept. 25, 2020, in Cleveland. Soldiers of the 1-145th were reunited with family and friends after more than a yearlong deployment to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

Soldiers from the Mankato-based 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment, are greeted by their friends and families at a welcome home ceremony in Bloomington, June 7, 2017. The Soldiers returned from a nine-month deployment to the Sinai Peninsula. (Minnesota National Guard

110101-N-5448G-035BANGOR, Wash. (Jan. 1, 2011) Lt. j.g. Justin Murty, assigned to the Gold Crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739), reunites with his wife and son at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor after returning from a strategic deterrent patrol.

220422-N-GF955-1044NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (Apr. 22, 2022) Cmdr. Jeffrey Gerring, commanding officer of the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Billings (LCS 15) (Blue Crew), reunites with his family 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.

221027-N-GR655-0142 GROTON, Conn. (October 27, 2022) - An sailor assigned to the USS North Dakota (SSN 784) embraces his loved one during a homecoming event at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Conn., Oct. 27. North Dakota returned to homeport from its 3rd full deployment since commissioning in support of the Navy's maritime strategy - supporting national security interests and maritime security operations - in the 6th Fleet area of operations. The Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS North Dakota and crew operate under Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) FOUR and its primary mission is to provide attack submarines that are ready, willing, and able to meet the unique challenges of undersea combat and deployed operations in unforgiving environments across the globe.

MAYPORT, Fla. (Nov. 5, 2012) Chief Fire Controlman Shayne Campisi, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69), greets his sons during the ship's homecoming celebration at Naval Station Mayport. Vicksburg completed a successful and final deployment after operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

060324-N-1693W-187. Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

110817-N- NK458-120NORFOLK (Aug. 17, 2011) MachinistÕs Mate 2nd Class Warren Jack holds his daughter for the first time after returning to Naval Station Norfolk from a seven-month deployment aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Scranton (SSN 756). Scranton conducted maritime security operations and participated in Operation Odyssey Dawn against Libya.

220907-N-RQ186-1245Norfolk, Va. (September 7, 2022) Families welcome home Sailors attached to the Dragon Slayers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 11 on Naval Station Norfolk during the squadrons homecoming, September 7. HSC-11, part of Carrier Air Wing 1, embarked on USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

120523-N-JB314-356SAN DIEGO (May 23, 2012) Engineman Fireman James Hays, from Roswell, N.M., is greeted by his as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) returns to homeport. Carl Vinson, as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, returned after a six-month deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility.

220810-N-YD731-1137 NAVAL STATION NORFOLK (Aug. 10, 2022) The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment Aug. 10, 2022. George H.W. Bush provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests.

220304-N-NM271-1214 SAN DIEGO (March 4, 2022) Air Traffic Controlman Airman Jaslee Fernandez, from Tampa, Fla., hugs a family member after completing a seven-month deployment aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex, a part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, returned to Naval Base San Diego, March 4, after a deployment to U.S. 3rd, 5th, and 7th Fleet areas of operation in support of regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

040119-M-3843C-002. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: Mals 31

050902-N-9851B-008. Base: Naval Hospital, Yokosuka Country: Japan (JPN)

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Marine Reuniting with Family at Miramar in San Diego

220402-N-OG067-1074NORFOLK, VA. (April 02, 2022) - Lt. Cmdr. Victor Buhl, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), stands with his wife and son on the flight deck during a baptism, April 2, 2022. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk.

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (July 18, 2021) Interior Communications Electrician 2nd Class Genaro Ortiz, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), picks up his son following the ships arrival to Naval Station Mayport, Fla., July 18, 2021. Donald Cook was a Forward Deployed Naval Forces-Europe (FDNF-E) destroyer at Naval Station Rota, Spain for seven years before a homeport shift to Naval Station Mayport, Fla.

220402-N-HD110-1154MAYPORT, Fla. - (April 2, 2022) -- Gunners Mate 3rd Class Zachary Lockman, assigned to the Freedom-variant littoral combat ship USS Milwaukee (LCS 5), kisses his wife following the return of the ship from deployment to Naval Station Mayport, April 2, 2022. Milwaukee was deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support Joint Interagency Task Force Souths mission, which includes counter-illicit drug trafficking missions in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.

Seaman Justus Zahm kisses his fiancé Monique Shay moments after USS North Dakota (SSN 784) returned home to Submarine Base New London on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022 following a seven month deployment. Steaming nearly 40,000 nautical miles during the Virginia-class submarines second full deployment North Dakota was deployed to the U.S. European area of responsibility.

Family and friends gathered with nearly 100 Guardsmen from 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB), 149th Aviation Regiment, Oklahoma Army National Guard for a departure ceremony at Muldrow Army Heliport (Army Aviation Support Facility I) in Lexington, Oklahoma, Sunday. The GSAB is deploying three companies to the Middle East. They are comprised of aviators, maintainers and fuel technicians for CH-47 Chinook helicopters in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Having completed pre-mobilization training at Camp Gruber Training Center near Braggs, Oklahoma, the GSAB will move out to Fort Hood, Texas, for additional training before heading overseas.

Marine Reuniting with Family at Miramar in San Diego

011116-F-1631A-001. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Major Command Shown: USAFE

060929-N-1648R-083. Base: Naval Base, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

240115-N-YM590-1115 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Jan. 15, 2024)- A pilot, assigned to the Fighting Blacklions of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 213, reunites with his family after returning to Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia, Jan. 15, following a more than eight-month deployment with the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group. While deployed, the squadron accomplished 1,943 sorties covering 3,137 flight hours with a 97% sortie completion rate.

221005-N-VX158-1288 SAN FRANCISCO (Oct. 5, 2022) Marine Corps Capt. Griffin McCurren, a native of Jefferson City, Mo., gives a tour of his helicopter on the flight deck of landing ship dock USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) during San Francisco Fleet Week (SFFW). SFFW is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard teams and experience Americas 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 the city and its surrounding areas.

Residents of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni listen to the III Marine Expeditionary Force band at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, June 10, 2022. The band performed for residents of the air station during evening colors and is supporting the six change of command ceremonies taking place in June. MCAS Iwakuni is an advanced naval base which provides positional advantage, strengthened strategic alliances, and support to fleet operations and naval campaigns.

Betsy and Joey Zelasko greet U.S. Air Force Capt. Anthony Zelasko, a fighter pilot assigned to the 157th Fighter Squadron at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., Oct 21, 2016. Approximately 300 U.S. Airmen and 12 F-16 Fighting Falcon jets from the 169th Fighter Wing deployed to Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, as the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of the U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package.

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (March 20, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kevin D. Baskin, special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman, 3d Marine Special Operations Battalion, stands after being awarded the Silver Star Medal at Stone Bay aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C. Baskin was awarded for his actions in Afghanistan April 25, 2013.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyrone V. Travers, an aircraft maintenance material readiness list manager, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22, reunites with his daughter after a six-month deployment and a Transpacific (TRANSPAC) movement at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 17, 2022. TRANSPAC was a long-range tactical redeployment from Darwin to Hawaii with stops in Fiji, American Samoa, and Kiribati.

GROTON, Conn. (April 15, 2019) Electronics Technician (Submarine Navigation) 3rd Class Collin Miller shares the traditional first kiss with his wife moments after the Los angeles-class attack submarine USS Providence (SSN 719) returns home to Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut, March 15, 2019, following a six-month deployment. Providence operated in the European Command area of responsibility while on deployment.

A sailor from the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) holds his infant son after being reunited with his family on the pier. The SAMPSON has returned to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Army Jordan Thompson, a motor transport operator assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division, presents a bouquet of roses to Mrs. Shannon Lambert during Brig. Gen. Kevin J. Lamberts promotion ceremony at Fort Stewart, Georgia, Sept. 2, 2022. Two-way communication with Soldiers and Families ensures that we will excel in our jobs, feel a sense of belonging, and build successful lives in the Army, increasing our ability to fight and win on tomorrows battlefields.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Troy Taylor was appointed the twelfth Ohio state command chief for the Ohio Air National Guard during a change of authority ceremony on September 10, 2022, at Robert S. Beightler Armory in Columbus, Ohio. Maj. Gen. James Camp, the Assistant Adjutant General for Air, Ohio National Guard, performed the ceremony as Taylor accepted authority from the previous state command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Heidi Bunker.

060627-N-4856G-009. Base: Naval Base, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

221021-N-MH811-1072JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (October 21, 2022) -- Twenty-eight new chief petty officers from Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific, Submarine Readiness Squadron 33, USS Tucson (SSN 770), USS Hawaii (SSN 776), USS North Carolina (SSN 777) and USS Minnesota (SSN 783) were promoted during a pinning ceremony held at the USS Bowfin Museum in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Oct. 21.

120725-N-TO330-788AYASE, Japan (July 25, 2012) Cmdr. Brad Briller, commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27, embraces his children after landing on the flight line of Naval Air Facility Atsugi upon returning from deployment. The squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 completed a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier U.S. S. George Washington.

Family and friends wait to greet redeploying members assigned to the 355th Wing and 563rd Rescue Group on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Oct. 8, 2022. The members returned home to their families after a deployment overseas.

040603-F-5508G-001. Base: Aviano Air Base State: Pordenone Country: Italy (ITA)

220517-N-OX321-1016 NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (May 17, 2022) - Master Chief Aviation Electronics Technician Richard Johnson, III, is pinned to his current rank by his family and Cmdr. Matthew Vance during a master chief and senior chief petty officer pinning ceremony on Naval Air Station Sigonella, May 17, 2022. NAS Sigonellas strategic location enables U.S., allied, and partner nation forces to deploy and respond as required, ensuring security and stability in Europe, Africa and Central Command.

220809-N-AS200-4713 POINT MUGU, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2022) - Cmdr. Gordon Schriver, commanding officer, Airborne Command and Control Squadron (VAW) 117, greets his wife 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.

SAN DIEGO (April 19, 2019) Chief Logistics Specialist Lillian Morales, assigned to USS Charleston (LCS 18), is greeted by her family during a homecoming at Naval Base San Diego. Charleston arrived to homeport in San Diego after successfully completing the ship's maiden voyage from the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. Charleston is the eleventh ship in the littoral combat ship Independence-variant class.

221021-N-CR158-1059 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (Oct. 21, 2022) U.S. Navy Chief Boatswains Mate Christopher Gibson is pinned by his son, Declan, during a chief pinning ceremony on board Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Oct. 21, 2022. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is the forward, ready, irreplaceable U.S. sea power platform in the Caribbean.

GUARDIA URBANO informando a los transeuntes. Ciudad de El Vaticano. Italia.

NORFOLK (Sept. 9, 2022) A Sailor assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) proposes on the pier after returning to Naval Station Norfolk from a regularly scheduled deployment in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of theater security cooperation efforts and to defend U.S., allied and partner interests, Sept. 9, 2022. Bainbridge was deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 5, 2022) Chief Operations Specialist Aldrew Ison kisses his wife afterstepping off the brow of Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) during the ships return to Yokosuka, Japan, Dec. 5. Chancellorsville is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific and is assigned toCommander, Task Force 70, a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collectivemaritime interest of its allies and partners in the region.

020501-F-9916S-001. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: General Mitchell Iap, Milwaukee State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Family and friends of the USCGC Bear (WMEC 901) stand on the pier in Portsmouth, Virginia, Monday. Bear returned home following a 74-day deployment to the northern Atlantic Ocean where crew members conducted living marine resources enforcement to ensure federal regulations compliance in U.S. waters, and the crew also took part in the Canadian Armed Forces-led, multinational naval exercise Operation Nanook.

KINGS BAY, Ga. (May 26, 2022) Culinary Specialist (Submarines) 2nd Class Andrew Trevelino reunites with his wife Joy Trevelino after the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Maryland (SSBN 738) (Blue) returned to its homeport at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, Georgia, following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Strategic deterrence is a top priority of the Department of Defense. The ship is one of six ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base and is capable of carrying up to 20 submarine-launched ballistic-missiles with multiple warheads.

SGT Andrew Ramirez, waves to the press and well wishers (not shown) when he and his family and his two fellow former POW's (not shown) and their families met the press at the Landsthul Regional Medical Center, Landsthul, Germany, after being released by Yugoslavia. This mission is in direct support of NATO Operation Allied Force. SGT Andrew Ramirez, waves to the press and well wishers (not shown) when he and his family and his two fellow former POW's (not shown) and their families met the press at the Landsthul Regional Medical Center, Landsthul, Germany, after being released by Yugoslavia. This mission is in direct support of NATO Operation Allied Force.

The crowd watches as the Air Combat Command F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team flies overhead at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2022. This biennial event hosted by JBER is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers to include the JBER Joint Forces Demonstration Team, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, Pacific Air Forces C-17 Demonstration Team and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team.

The Rhode Island Army National Guard and approximately 400 loved ones, welcomed home more than 100 soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment after a ten-month deployment to Kosovo, Feb. 17, 2024, at Quonset Air National Guard Base, North Kingstown, RI. They were deployed in support of Operation Joint Guardian, a NATO peacekeeping mission under the Kosovo Force (KFOR). KFORs mission is to provide a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement in Kosovo in accordance with United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1244. Army National Guard

040119-M-3843C-003. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: VMFA 224

221013-DQ787-N-1146NORFOLK (Oct. 13, 2022) - Logistics Specialist 2nd class Jordan Coatney, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), greets his family on Pier 10, Oct. 13, 2022. The USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, returns from a seven-month deployment operating in the High North and Baltic Sea. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Kearsarge ARG supported a wide range of interoperability opportunities and exercises across the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations increasing combat readiness and crisis response capabilities while strengthening relationships with both NATO Allies and partners.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. William James with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces his spouse at the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa homecoming, on MCAS Miramar, California, Aug. 22, 2022. The deployment was a successful integration of elements of three Fleet Marine Force squadrons to provide critical rapid personnel recovery and medical evacuation capabilities to U.S. and partner forces operating in East Africa.

060816-N-3314H-110. Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

DN-SN-92-01072. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Capt. Kaitlin Toner, U.S Air Force Thunderbird Public Affairs Officer, hands out brochures to spectators at Frontiers in Flight Open House & Air Show, Sept. 25, 2022, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Our Airmen have lived up to the phrase "Innovate, Accelerate and Thrive."

030603-M-8539K-015. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: 1ST Recon

Family members embrace and greet Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers returning from deployment in Poland at the Jackson Armory, Portland, Ore., on Jan. 25, 2022. Soldiers assigned to Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 82nd Cavalry Regiment deployed in Poland in support of the European Deterrence Initiative as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve in April of 2021. (Air National Guard photo by John Hughel, Oregon Military Department Public Affairs)

Lt. Col. Jared Yankech and his family walk towards the T-38 Talon for the unveiling of his name on the aircraft at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma, May 13. Lt. Col. Yankech assumed command of the 25th Flying Training Squadron during his change-of-command ceremony.

A U.S. Navy Blue Angels pilot is greeted by Lauren Teruya, Miss Hawaii, upon arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Aug. 8, 2022. The Blue Angels arrived in preparation for the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which will take place Aug. 13-14, 2022.

BOSTON (August 12, 2022) U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Jason Santamaria , a native of Lawrence, Massachusetts, holds daughter during an underway aboard USS Constitution. USS Constitution, is the worlds oldest commissioned warship afloat, and played a crucial role in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812, actively defending sea lanes from 1797 to 1855. During normal operations, the active-duty Sailors stationed aboard USS Constitution provide free tours and offer public visitation to more than 600,000 people a year as they support the ships mission of promoting the Navys history and maritime heritage and raising awareness of the importance of a sustained naval presence. USS Constitution was undefeated in battle and destroyed or captured 33 opponents. The ship earned the nickname of Old Ironsides during the war of 1812 when British cannonballs were seen bouncing off the ships wooden hull.

120423-N-WP746-123JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 23, 2012) Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Justin Cox, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59), greets his wife at the pier for the traditional first kiss.” Russell returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following completion of an eight-month deployment to the western Pacific and Arabian Gulf. The crew of nearly 300 Sailors conducted a wide range of operations, including ballistic missile defense, maritime security operations, and oil platform defense. Additionally, the ship and her crew participated in multi-national exercises with NATO allies and Gulf partner nations in support of theater security cooperation and operations.

NAVAL BASE GUAM (Oct. 24, 2022) Sailors, civilians, and military families gathered to witness the initiation of several of the regions newest chief petty officers during a pinning ceremony at Top o the Mar onboard U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) in Nimitz Hill Oct. 21. The 13 newly pinned chiefs, represented the following commands: - NBG - Commander, Joint Region Marianas- Naval Hospital Guam- 30th Naval Construction Regiment- Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 - Naval Recruiting Office Guam- Priority Management Office- Naval Munitions Command East Asia Division Unit Guam and - Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron 3/Military Sealift Command GuamAs chief petty officer selectees they endured six weeks of chief formation, which included physical training, naval heritage education, honing of the Navys core values, and leadership and teamwork training sessions. (U.S. Navy Photos by LSSCS Christian Dadino)

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (Aug. 17, 2022) Sailors reunite with their families after the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) homeport shifts to Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota, Spain, Aug. 17, 2022. Naval Station Rota sustains the fleet, enables the fighter and supports the family by conducting air operations, port operations, ensuring security and safety, assuring quality of life and providing the core services of power, water, fuel and information technology.

A sailor from the combat stores ship USS SAN DIEGO (AFS-6) is reunited with his family following the vessel's arrival in port. The SAN DIEGO has returned to Norfolk after being deployed in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

HANSCOM, AFB, Mass - Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 182nd Infantry Division, return home from deployment after nine months of service throughout the middle east. Leaders from the Massachusetts National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters and 51st Troop Command leadership greeted soldiers on the flight line of Hanscom Air Force Base. The Soldiers were then before then transported to Camp Curtis Guild where they were reunited with family and friends. Since its inception in 1636, the Massachusetts National Guard has participated in each of our nations conflicts, steadfastly serving the country and the citizens of the Commonwealth. More than 20,000 Massachusetts National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have deployed since September 11, 2001

(CHINA LAKE) -Capt. Ben Wainwrights wife and sons replace commander shoulder boards for those of captain during a ceremony at Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Southwest in San Diego, CA on September 2.

020513-F-1389C-007. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. A Mullins, a Lynchburg, Ohio native and infantry squad leader with 2d Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2d Marine Division, reunites with his family at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 9, 2022. I feel excited to be reunited with my family after not seeing them for a long time. I am excited and nervous to meet my daughter for the first time, Mullins says, Im ready to be home and help my wife take care of our daughter.2/6 returned to Camp Lejeune after completing a seven-month deployment with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. Naval Sixth Fleet area of operations.

Norfolk, Virginia, May 2, 2006 - Family members welcome home the Sailors of the guided missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Pukalo, an F-16 Fighting Falcon jet pilot assigned to the 157th Fighter Squadron, greets his family on the flight line at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, after a successful Air Expeditionary Force deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, October 20, 2018. The South Carolina Air National Guards 169th Fighter Wing deployed F-16 fighter jets and Airmen consisting of pilots, maintenance specialists and support staff to the 407th Air Expeditionary Group in July in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

110714-N-IE405-199 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (July 14, 2011) Lt. Claire Gunnison, an aviator assigned to the Red Rippers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11, is greeted by her mother after returning to Naval Air Station Oceana. VFA-11, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, was embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) for a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DART) - Marine Safety Office St. Louis - 26-HK-122-1. Hurricane Katrina

110916-N-XG305-837YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 16, 2011) Chief Electronics Technician Scott Cassin poses for a photograph with his family after a chief petty officer pinning ceremony aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19). Eleven chief petty officers and one honorary chief gunnery sergeant received their collar devices after completing the chief petty officer indoctrination.

060817-N-7653W-011. Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

Col. Ken Humphrey, 507th Operations group commander, celebrates with his spouse Julie after his final flight as an 507th Air Refueling Wing Okie Sept. 29, 2022, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma.

Friends and family welcome 55th Fighter Squadron pilots home from deployment at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 27, 2022. The 55th Fighter Squadron and Fighter Generation Squadrons returned from a six-month deployment supporting U.S. Central Commands area of responsibility.

020508-F-6833L-006. Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Barksdale Air Force Base State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

030716-D-5011J-020. Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fort Stewart State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jay Caluna, an MV-22 Osprey pilot, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, kisses his wife during the VMM-268 homecoming, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 17, 2022. VMM-268 conducted a six day Trans-Pacific flight, concluding a six month long deployment, in support of the Marine Rotational Force-Darwin retrograde back to Hawaii.

060803-N-2183K-063. Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

KINGS BAY (April 22, 2022) Caitlan, Charlotte, Maeve and Hattie Bray await their Sailor assigned to the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Rhode Island (SSBN 740), during the ships homecoming ceremony at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, following a routine strategic deterrent patrol. Rhode Island is one of six ballistic-missile submarines stationed at the base providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States.

221013-DQ787-N-1203NORFOLK (Oct. 13, 2022) - Senior Chief Information System Technician Scott Ohrum, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), greets his family on Pier 10, Oct. 13, 2022. The USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), assigned to the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, returns from a seven-month deployment operating in the High North and Baltic Sea. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Kearsarge ARG supported a wide range of interoperability opportunities and exercises across the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations increasing combat readiness and crisis response capabilities while strengthening relationships with both NATO Allies and partners.

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