Author: Militarykind, USA TODAY

There is no better gift for a military family during the holidays than having their service member back home.

This Navy veteran hasn’t been in an airplane in 30 years. Look at the joy on his face when he gets up in the air.

It’s been months since Brian has seen his mom. Now, she’s about to make his jaw drop.

What a fellow military spouse did for her and her late father at Area 51 left her speechless.

Unlike most brides, this day wasn’t all about her. She shared her day with a Marine who finally came home.

He put a costume over his Army uniform to ask one of the biggest questions of his life.

Despite her initial reaction, this sailor’s mom was really happy to see him.

The Airman inside this tiger costume knew a Fortnite dance would get his kids’ attention.

Luke’s cousins missed him so much that they fell to the ground when their soldier finally came home.

This gym auditorium was stunned when an Army chaplain and his daughter belted out the most beautiful rendition of the national anthem.