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Military
The best tear-jerking military homecomings and reunions across all the armed forces.
Bride Stunned as Childhood Best Friend from Military Base in Japan Makes Surprise Wedding Appearance After 15 Years
A bride gets the surprise of her life when her childhood best friend from their military base days in Japan unexpectedly attends her wedding after 15 years apart.
Military Dad Surprises Daughter at Wedding After She Thought He Couldn’t Make It
A bride-to-be's dreams came true when her Air Force father, stationed far from home, made a surprise appearance on her special day
Emotional Moment Daughters Hear Deployed Dad’s Voice for the First Time in Years
After three years apart, a surprise homecoming from their Navy dad brings two young sisters to tears in a moment captured on video.
Mom Drives All Night So Baby Daughter Can Tap Out Air Force Aunt in Emotional Ceremony
An Air Force graduate burst into tears of happiness when her "best friend" sister drove 16 hours overnight so her baby daughter could tap out her beloved aunt.
Soldier Tears Up When Baby Daughter Taps Him Out at Boot Camp Graduation
After 14 emotional weeks apart, Cannon LaBrier couldn't contain his pride when one-year-old Stella was handed to him to mark the end of his training.
Teen Called to Principal’s Office Surprised by Military Mom
She hadn't seen her mother, Staff Sgt. Angel Fox, in nearly a year while she served overseas—until an emotional reunion changed everything
Army Vet Surprised by Military Brother After 10 Years Apart
An Army veteran couldn’t believe his eyes when he was photobombed by his best friend military brother he hadn’t seen in nearly a decade.
Mom Who Loves Watching Military Reunion Videos Gets to Create One With Airman Son
A “military brat” mom who would always get emotional watching homecoming reunion videos was asked by her airman son to help create one of her own.
Girl Surprised By Navy Uncle She Thought Was Away ‘Fighting Pirates’ For Two Years
A girl who thought her sailor uncle was "fighting pirates" couldn't believe her eyes when he showed up in her classroom after nearly two years apart to surprise her on her birthday.
Air Force Grad’s Surprise Reunion With Pug After Months Apart
An Air Force graduate reunited with her beloved "best friend" pug to fly across the country and surprise her at her graduation.