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Military
The best tear-jerking military homecomings and reunions across all the armed forces.
Teen Basketball Player Left Speechless as Soldier Brother Returns Home
A soldier surprises his sister at her senior night basketball game, leaving her frozen in shock during an emotional reunion at mid-court.
Grandma Photobombs Video Call, Realizes It’s Her Soldier Grandson Home to Surprise Her
A U.S. Army soldier surprises his grandma in a heartwarming photobomb reunion after years apart—and her reaction says it all.
Teen Stunned as Marine Brother Returns Home to Crash Her Prom Send-off
A teen received the ultimate prom surprise when her beloved Marine brother appeared at her send-off, leaving her completely stunned. Mikayla Jones, 18, from Atlanta,...
Boy Called to Principal’s Office Bursts Into Tears When He Sees Marine Brother
A boy called to the principal's office for an “incident at recess” was stunned to find his Marine brother waiting to surprise him after months apart.
Navy Veteran Reunites With Battle Buddy After 30 Years Thanks to Daughter’s Surprise
A Navy veteran broke down in tears after his daughter surprised him with his long-lost battle buddy—reuniting 30 years after serving together during Mt. Pinatubo’s eruption.
Teen Shocked as Deployed Brother Appears at Homecoming Queen Ceremony
A teen burst into tears when her soldier brother surprised her at her homecoming queen ceremony after returning from a year-long deployment overseas.
Softball Star Left Speechless by Surprise Homecoming From Navy Brother
Teen bursts with emotion as her Navy brother makes a surprise visit to her favorite restaurant after months apart in touching reunion.
High School Students Restore 500 Veterans’ Graves to Mark Memorial Day
A group of high school students restored more than 500 veterans' graves to mark Memorial Day.
Military Dad’s Emotional Reaction as Daughter in Uniform Appears at His Final Retirement Salute
An Airman surprises her colonel dad at his retirement after 33 years of service, sparking a heartfelt reunion filled with emotion, salutes, and pride.
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.