Homecoming

Youngest son is home from Afghanistan. I am a happy camper. Please note the individual in formation wearing denim pants and a T shirt. Once everyone was in formation, this soldiers name was announced and we were told he was rejoining his unit. Very slowly, flanked by two other soldiers, he shuffled his way the length of the auditorium to his reserved place in formation. Not many a dry eye in that building.

Not a long function. Troops marched in. Soldier took his place in formation. National Anthem. Short welcome home speech. Short recap of the mission. Presentation of unit colors with campaign streamers. Army song. Another short speech. Then, "ATTENTION". "Dismissed". Then the families rushed them. Glad I attended.