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Veterans Day features soldiers return home, ceremonies, parade
3rd ID commanding general part of last group back from Afghanistan; colors uncased on post
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Family members hug and greet their soldiers on Fort Stewarts Cottrell Field on Wednesday during the last homecoming ceremony for 3rd Infantry Division headquarters soldiers, who were deployed for a year to Afghanistan. - photo by Cailtin Kenney
The final flight of soldiers from 3rd Infantry Division’s headquarters, who served in Afghanistan with U.S. Forces – Afghanistan mission, came home on Veterans Day, fitting for the newest generation of veterans. Every soldiers’ homecoming event feels like Veterans Day, as people dress in patriotic clothing, wave American flags and hold signs, eagerly anticipating their loved ones’ arrival. The excitement was evident as children ran around laughing and soldiers chattered enthusiastically as they waited for their buddies to return.
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