I've read comments about how my British Brothers and sisters that served on deployments weren't welcomed home in the UK like they are here in the states. May I suggest a video of British soldiers that were wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan and flown to Texas and how much they were welcomed by the Citizens of the United Statesfrom the time they entered the airport until the time they left. I think you would be amazed at just how much us yanks love our cousins in the UK.
For any American soldier or service member who is missing family or friends and doesn't feel that they have anyone to come home to, you let me know when you're coming in and I will do my best to find a way to greet you. Or at least to send you something so you know that you're not alone. Your service, your sacrifice and everything you do is appreciated. And there are people who are glad you made it home ❤
As someone whose father did not come home from war, these videos can be heart warming and wrenching at the same time. I envy that moment these people got, yet am very prideful of my father, Major Michael Mundell, for what he did for not just us, but the Iraqi people.
Hello love! I would like to thank your father for his service and ultimate sacrifice. I also lost my brother in Iraq. I feel the as you do about these videos. Sending you and your family love and prayers.
Prideful. As you should be. Thank you and your family for his service. Heartfelt thanks to him for his sacrifice to our country and we regular folks. Much respect.
The best one that I have ever seen is was a US Marine come home from deployment and his young son with Cerebral Palsy walked to him. His son had been practicing to walk so he could walk to surprise his dad. Really emotional.
My dad served in WWII for 3 years and was only able to write to his mom. His family lived in the Virginia countryside. When he came home he was walking down a gravel road and the dog he had not seen knew his walk and ran down the road and jumped on him knocking him down. When he saw his mom she could not stop crying. His dad who showed little emotion had tears in his eyes and hugged him and shook his hand acknowledging him as a grown man. My dad never forgot it.
I’ve been away from the U.S stationed in Europe for 3 years. I’ve had multiple deployments where I have missed anniversaries, holidays, my kids birthdays, wife’s birthday. It’s hard but I have answered my call to service and I am proud of it and I know my family is proud.
Don't ever be ashamed to cry. It shows heart, character, kindness, and understanding. It's sad that people look down on thise who cry, because they think they are tough if they show no emotion, or they think your weak, the weakness is thinking that others should think like them.
My brother was in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1978. Through the entire Viet Nam war. We hardly ever got to see him. Maybe for one month every 4 years. But when he retired I got to know him. I’m 16 years younger then him. We became fishing and camping buddies. He would talk about the things he went through, and he knew I would listen and not ask questions.. he died when he was 45… I surely miss my fishing buddy. Love Grandma Debbie
So sorry you lost him so early but grateful for the time you had to get to know each other. I am sure you meant as much to him as he did to you.❤❤🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Depends on the branch of service and types of deployments. In the US Army, combat and unaccompanied tours are usually 12 months. During the war in Iraq, there was a time it went to 15 months. US Navy deployments are usually 6 months but lately they have stretched to 12 or more months. Ballistic missile nuclear submarines are usually 9 months undersea. US Marines are usually 6-8 months. US Air Force tours are 4 months. Due to back to back overseas assignments in Germany, I was separated from my family for 4 years. Thank fully, I saw my mother, siblings and grown children during two week trips stateside once every year.
We got notified (3ID 1BCT) we were doing 15 months 3 months into our tour in Ramadi. Finished my final 3ish yrs stationed in Korea (Korean american) extending each yr, too expensive to fly home BUT came in very handy when I was getting out lol.
To me…the most powerful part of all these reunions is…all these people and family members and pets are exactly what these soldiers risk never seeing again…and they know that when they volunteer/sign up for service…they are willing to risk all that love and emotion to serve their country…who’s cutting onions? 🥰🇺🇸❤
Been deployed all over the globe. While overseas that's all we talk about is home. No better feeling than coming home. Sad is those who have fallen and never get to come home.
These videos always tear me up, it is difficult being away from your family. My son is a Marine and surprised me when he said his leave was gonna be a week later than it was and showed up at my work early. Hadn't seen him in 6 months and barely got to speak with him when he was training. Trust when I say these reactions are genuine, I had instant tears and shock. Love, respect and appreciation to all those currently serving, veterans and all those who fell before.
Your husband is a good man and a real man. Those tears are all tears of happiness and sadness of a man who loves people who love others. That isn't a shameful cry. That is when men should show emotion. Showing love for others that risk their very lives to enable us to continue to live ours.
My brothers helped me surprise my Mom after my deployment with the Air Force. It was very emotional and one of my best memories. It reminded me of how happy we were when my our Dad came home, after a year employment when we were children.❤
Any reunion, no matter after how long, is so joyful there are tears. I just cannot imagine the volume of tears my eyes will shed when I reach the end of my days and am reunited with all my loved and lost loved ones when I cross over. Especially Grandpa - Miss you still, Gramps, and can't wait to hug you again.
My husband served in the US Submarine Force for 30 so we got to have many of these homecomings and they were all special for me and our son. We were fortunate that he came home each time. We pray for those who didn't get to return to family.
EXCELLENT Dimash reaction, thank you. My first on your channel, now I’ve subscribed. This is one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen. Rock on.
The families really do serve in a different way. I remember my husbands time of service.A little 3 yr old son who sobbed and saluted him entering a plane to deployment for Desert Storm...while I was 6 monthes pregnant with our daughter. It is very hard. God Bless all our troops and their loved ones!
nothing wrong with crying! it's good to get in touch with these emotions bc it helps u realize how blessed and lucky we are to not have to go through this. My respects to those who put their lives on the line for our freedom and respects to the families who raised these brave heroes.
When you have a son in the Army in Afghanistan. It's hard on the family, the year he was in war .tough 5 years off my life from worried. We were blessed our soldier mad it back Home.
Im an Army Brat, both my parents' service in the Army they were stationed in Germany, where I was born. And then we were transferred back to the United States in California. My parents were stationed out of Monterey. However, my mother had to stay longer in the military. Because of the maternally leave. She had to take because she gave birth to 3 more children while in the Army so when she came home. Back in 89. She woke me up with a kiss. So when I see these children jumping into their parents arms remind me of that time
I was a Army Brat for about 19 years until I aged out. Dad was always deployed for a year to year and and a half. I experienced two emotional reunions with my Dad. When I was 6 My Dad was wounded in Vietnam, so as not to worry, dad sent us a cassette tape from the hospital to tell us he was ok, and that he may get to come home early since his deployment was almost up. A few weeks later we received a call from dad saying he was coming home, he was just waiting on his papers. In the mean time He was sending some of his personal effects home by an Army buddy he was deployed with and could we pick them up from the airport, and bring me along because he wanted his buddy to meet his son (me). When we got to the gate there was Dad standing there in his Dressed Greens, big as life. It was better than Christmas
Been on hundreds of combat missions. A couple of my men got shot, but all my men came home. My greatest fear was losing one. I fought like hell, so that didn't happen. I'm so very grateful.
Being a marine corps I did 2 tours during the Iraqi war so I can totally relate to this video no I'm not knor did I have a girlfriend during the war yes I lost a lot of brothers in arms one of asked me to personally deliver his letter to his mom as I sat on her couch which she insisted that I do while she read the letter to herself she started crying and I shedd tears in my eyes his dad passed away while were in boot camp 🪖🇱🇷
The time away can vary depending on the. branch of the soldier, their MOS (job) and rank can go into it. My husband's 3rd deployment was a total of 11 months, but between 6-7 months he came home for mid-tour leave that was 17 days, and then he flew back to Kuwait to finish out his deployment (saying good bye after mid tour leave its torture bc you get just a little reminder of what have them close is like and then they leave again). When he was training to become an NCO (Commissioned Officer) he spent 6 weeks away at BNOC (Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course) but there were more opportunities to be able to visit since it was stateside. I got extremely lucky with being able to communicate with him overseas quite a bit because his job was related to communications used on airfields . There really is nothing that will prepare you for the day they come home (usually you dont have a precise date due to security, OPSEC, rules). Its an emotional ride for sure
I Love how you’re not scared to show your emotions!! I’m the same way with every single one of these videos!! Doesn’t make you any less of a man!! Great video!!
I think the siblings are really cool, not to take away from spouse or parents, but when a sibling reacts like this it shows the mental toll on the loved ones of all the soldiers.
I was in the Navy from 1964 to 1968. In 1966 I was able to get home for the first time. The family dog ( Dachshund ) was bouncing off the floor and placing her paws on my chest.
I was born and raised in the Navy. My dad had to travel a lot, so when I see these videos, I understand perfectly, and yes, tears come. Then later, I traveled the world doing photography and experienced the same when my kids greeted me home. I know from both sides how it feels.
My father spent 30 years in the U.S.Air Force and I remember plenty of times he would go TDY ----- (Temporary Duty) and was gone anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. I was born in 1967 and the day after I was born he left for 2 years to Vietnam. We never knew exactly when he'd be back home but every time he came back it was the best days of my life. We lost him in 1988. R.I.P.Dad💔😢 Don't feel bad about tearing up while watching these reunions. I still get teary eyed watching them because I've been there and know the feelings they're going through.😭
My tour of duty in Germany during the Cold War was 2 years after serving 2 years in the US. In those years after Vietnam we soldiers were disrespected and called "baby killers" and NOBODY cared. We got harassed when we traveled and were told not to wear our uniforms. I'm so glad that times have changed.
I cry looking at this, but i weep for the ones that didnt come home! As an older veteran i wish all my brothers would come home no matter what service they are!. God bless our service men!
Getting emotional and showing your feelings when seeing someone else’s feelings and reactions means that you are an empathetic person. And in my book that is something to be proud about! And men showing feelings and emotions in real life and on social media is so important. That is one important step in changing the narrative that boys/men shouldn’t show feelings/shouldn’t cry. And if we can change that narrative the number of boys and men who struggle with mental health issues will increase. So if anyone says anything about you being emotional in this video (or others) just think about all the young boys and men who sees another man being openly emotional and maybe feels more comfortable to do so themselves. Sending you lots of love from Sweden ❤
Damnit, I tear up every time. I haven't been really close to anyone who has served, so this doesn't hit home particularly hard for me or anything, but it feels just so damn good to see these reactions. It's okay to get emotional. It just means you have a heart.
As a Canadian Navy veteran, this stuff hits home for me. I spent 10 years at sea in many conflicts. The best days of my life were the ones when I got to re-unite with my loved ones.
My godbrother Cpl Andre Williams was killed in Iraq in 2006. The pain of when they never come home is indescribable. All of these years later it is still so difficult for me to think about.
I was at the graduation that the boy's father returnedhome, it was so amazing. His dad had missed his all his football & wrestling matches because he was deployed he said there was no way he was going to miss graduation. I cried through the rest of the ceremony. Goose Creek, SC is a military town my dad was on submarines & i remember him coming home
I'm a combat veteran and returned home to great love but there wasn't a surprise appearance. I watch these videos and tear up every time. My family actually surprised me with a welcome home party . All my cousins and childhood friends and their families were there. Let's just say that I was the one crying like a baby. Thanks for sharing this video.
US Navy Veteran, enlisted at 17. Surprize homecoming is the best!! Any of us would gladly give our lives for the families of others to feel this kind of love and see their loved one again.
Yass your not the only person who gets emotional watching these clips. The little children are the ones that hit me the hardest. My worst one was when a father was in the military and something happened to where there child died and he couldn't get home until a couple of days after the funeral that was the saddest one i have seen
I know this feeling. I was born and raised on an Army base. Ft. Bragg home of the 82th airborne. Its the best feeling in the world. Being a military family it's hard on everyone. My grandfather, my dad and brother and now my nephew were all Army.
As the son of a retired Green beret with 22 years of service it was tough not wondering when dad was coming home but if dad was coming home luckily he's a bad ass and always did
It's hardest seeing the little kids break. You know they've spent the last eight months to a year being brave and pushing their fears away, and when they finally see their loved one is safe, they just come apart.
I did this for my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary. I flew back from Germany for the event. They simply did not tell my grandparents I was coming. I sat in the kitchen at the table out of sight. My grandmother came up first, then my grandfather. That is a feeling I have never forgotten. It is one of my best memories. Damn I miss my grandmother.
My dad did three different tours the shortest one was a year and the longest one was year and six months plus all the out-of-state training in between the years before, and after the tours, which of could last for two weeks to a month
I'm not in the military or anything, but I hadn't seen my brother's dog for over a year, and when I came to the door, he went nuts. That's the closest thing I can think to this. It's like he was so happy, he wanted to crawl into my skin. But on a more serious note, shout out to the soldiers, families, and communities that have to endure this kind of separation for the greater good. It is not easy and you have to give that and them the respect they all deserve for their sacrifice and that of their families. My roommate in college had a brother deployed overseas, and every time the phone would ring, she would get scared because she kept thinking this might be the call to tell her he's gone. Thankfully he is safe.
When my dad went Vietnam he was gone for 3 yrs before we got to see him again. I was about 6 or 7. Then as I got older he would go out to sea for 6 months at a time. He was away a lot.
Yes, they do these surprises but, even if you watch where we go to wait for them to get in, it's still just as emotional if not more so sometimes! A lot of the men come home to their child they never even got to meet yet! When my cousin got deployed, he had made videos for his and the mom played them for them everyday so that they would know him😢
I cry nearly everytime I see these videos because I have a slight idea of how it feels. I am the youngest of 3 and our dad drove the truck long haul and I am a daddy's girl thru and thru and he was gone for 3 weeks sometimes longer and be home for the weekend and be gone again. I have a scar on my foot from running out to the truck when he got home and I tripped over a metal chair and it sliced my foot open. But we always had tears of joy. I have had a few family members serve in the military and I was able to be part of the surprise when my uncle came home due to medical reasons he got honorary discharge and we were so afraid he was going to die in there not only from the dangers but his health was failing and I got to go with my aunt to the airport and pick him up and surprise my mamaw that night. It is the missing them for so long and it just keeps building so when you do get to see them again it is overwhelming.
I was in the Marine Corps and our combat deployments were 9 months total with 2 months being coming in and going out to “climatize” before going to battle, my buddy was National Gaurd and his deployment was 1 1/2 years so it depends and can change depending on circumstances
Im not a man who cries often. But these ALWAYS get to me. Especially growing up with a dad in the army (currently still enlisted and serving his 19th year now), it really makes me remember and feel everything i went through when he would come back. 3 deployments, tons of training in other states or countries, its all crazy to think how many people feel the same feelings I've felt
I served 20 years in the military after enlisting in 1988 and was deployed to many places, both in combat and support. I missed the birth of all but 1 of my 4 children. As for my longest deployment, it was from November 2001 until April 2003 in Afghanistan. I've just been introduced to your channel a few days ago and I do enjoy watching your vids. I'm happy that you returned to your faith. Your better half reminds me of a woman I dated for a long time while stationed in West Germany from 1988 - 1992. Her name was Marianne Abood. God bless you both and grant you success and happiness.
Average length of deployment is six to 12 months but there are a lot of factors that can influence that. For instance, whether the soldier is stationed overseas or stateside and whether we are involved in a war or not. Twelve months might not seem like a very long time but when every minute of that time is spent wondering if your loved one will make it back alive, it can feel like decades.
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I retired after 20 years and deployed 7 times. My average deployment lasts tedious 13 months.
I've read comments about how my British Brothers and sisters that served on deployments weren't welcomed home in the UK like they are here in the states. May I suggest a video of British soldiers that were wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan and flown to Texas and how much they were welcomed by the Citizens of the United Statesfrom the time they entered the airport until the time they left. I think you would be amazed at just how much us yanks love our cousins in the UK.
Yass you have such a sweet partner he's Crying but that is a good thing IT SHOWS HES A KIND CARING PERSON
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Moment of silence for those of us that have nothing to go home too!
I love you , you come home honored, respected ,yall are the AMERICAN DREAM!!!
No doubt 🫡
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For any American soldier or service member who is missing family or friends and doesn't feel that they have anyone to come home to, you let me know when you're coming in and I will do my best to find a way to greet you. Or at least to send you something so you know that you're not alone. Your service, your sacrifice and everything you do is appreciated. And there are people who are glad you made it home ❤
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As someone whose father did not come home from war, these videos can be heart warming and wrenching at the same time. I envy that moment these people got, yet am very prideful of my father, Major Michael Mundell, for what he did for not just us, but the Iraqi people.
Hello love! I would like to thank your father for his service and ultimate sacrifice. I also lost my brother in Iraq. I feel the as you do about these videos. Sending you and your family love and prayers.
@@janineatchley8720 sending your family the same, it is an ultimate sacrifice we unwillingly give! Proud to give it, of course, but very unwilling!
Prideful. As you should be. Thank you and your family for his service. Heartfelt thanks to him for his sacrifice to our country and we regular folks. Much respect.
The best one that I have ever seen is was a US Marine come home from deployment and his young son with Cerebral Palsy walked to him. His son had been practicing to walk so he could walk to surprise his dad. Really emotional.
I saw that one. I don't know how his dad held it together.
@maryannanderson2213 he was so proud and amazed at what he was watching, never thinking that his son had worked so hard to welcome him back that way.
That one will wreck you…just such a beautiful video.
yes! i remeber that! very emotional
Yes! I can't even think of that video without getting emotional.
Shout out to all the Gold Star Families that never got the opportunity to see their loved ones come home.Im glad you ended the video on that note.
Respect 🫡
My dad served in WWII for 3 years and was only able to write to his mom. His family lived in the Virginia countryside. When he came home he was walking down a gravel road and the dog he had not seen knew his walk and ran down the road and jumped on him knocking him down. When he saw his mom she could not stop crying. His dad who showed little emotion had tears in his eyes and hugged him and shook his hand acknowledging him as a grown man. My dad never forgot it.
Freedom isn't FREE But many are willing to pay!!! Thank You All
God bless each and everyone who serves in any capacity.❤❤🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Nothing wrong with crying, I do too. It means you have a tender heart and that’s a good thing!
I’ve been away from the U.S stationed in Europe for 3 years. I’ve had multiple deployments where I have missed anniversaries, holidays, my kids birthdays, wife’s birthday. It’s hard but I have answered my call to service and I am proud of it and I know my family is proud.
Thanks for your service.
As a military brat with my dad, uncles, aunts, grandfathers in the military, thank you.
I'll pray for you brother.
I appreciate your sacrifice. I know it’s got to be hard on all parties❤
Don't ever be ashamed to cry. It shows heart, character, kindness, and understanding. It's sad that people look down on thise who cry, because they think they are tough if they show no emotion, or they think your weak, the weakness is thinking that others should think like them.
Agreed! 💯❤❤
✝️🇺🇸🦅❤️ After watching you guys react to this clip I gained mad respect for you Brits!!! You guys have MAD HEART !!! God bless the Brits!!!!!
A soldier can re-enlist after their end of serving. I saw one soldier returning after 20 years. Thank you for your service.
My brother was in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1978. Through the entire Viet Nam war. We hardly ever got to see him. Maybe for one month every 4 years. But when he retired I got to know him. I’m 16 years younger then him. We became fishing and camping buddies. He would talk about the things he went through, and he knew I would listen and not ask questions.. he died when he was 45… I surely miss my fishing buddy.
Love Grandma Debbie
So sorry you lost him so early but grateful for the time you had to get to know each other. I am sure you meant as much to him as he did to you.❤❤🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Depends on the branch of service and types of deployments. In the US Army, combat and unaccompanied tours are usually 12 months. During the war in Iraq, there was a time it went to 15 months. US Navy deployments are usually 6 months but lately they have stretched to 12 or more months. Ballistic missile nuclear submarines are usually 9 months undersea. US Marines are usually 6-8 months. US Air Force tours are 4 months.
Due to back to back overseas assignments in Germany, I was separated from my family for 4 years. Thank fully, I saw my mother, siblings and grown children during two week trips stateside once every year.
And deployments and being stationed in a foreign country are different lengths
We got notified (3ID 1BCT) we were doing 15 months 3 months into our tour in Ramadi.
Finished my final 3ish yrs stationed in Korea (Korean american) extending each yr, too expensive to fly home BUT came in very handy when I was getting out lol.
Showing your emotions just make you human my friends. I am a cry baby so I am happy when I am not the only person bawling 😭
To me…the most powerful part of all these reunions is…all these people and family members and pets are exactly what these soldiers risk never seeing again…and they know that when they volunteer/sign up for service…they are willing to risk all that love and emotion to serve their country…who’s cutting onions? 🥰🇺🇸❤
Bro I'm so glad that you show your emotions
Its so heartwarming watching even grown people turn into kids again when they see their parent/loved one
My good man don't ever worry about showing tears because real men do cry when it is justified
I was tearing eyes the entire time. Don't feel bad, some men have emotions too
Been deployed all over the globe. While overseas that's all we talk about is home. No better feeling than coming home. Sad is those who have fallen and never get to come home.
My husband deployed less than 24 hours after we married. 6 months later he surprised me. It's a feeling you can never explain. That was 21 years ago.
These videos always tear me up, it is difficult being away from your family. My son is a Marine and surprised me when he said his leave was gonna be a week later than it was and showed up at my work early. Hadn't seen him in 6 months and barely got to speak with him when he was training. Trust when I say these reactions are genuine, I had instant tears and shock. Love, respect and appreciation to all those currently serving, veterans and all those who fell before.
As a Veteran I appreciate your reactions very much.
Your husband is a good man and a real man. Those tears are all tears of happiness and sadness of a man who loves people who love others.
That isn't a shameful cry. That is when men should show emotion. Showing love for others that risk their very lives to enable us to continue to live ours.
Good Brother as a veteran of 24 years their is no shame in showing emotion. I wish you could experience this. All the best to you and your lady.
My brothers helped me surprise my Mom after my deployment with the Air Force. It was very emotional and one of my best memories. It reminded me of how happy we were when my our Dad came home, after a year employment when we were children.❤
I remember when my dad would come home. He was spec ops navy and i wouldn't hear from him for weeks! He walked in the door and i went bananas!
I grew up in a military family. My dad and mom were always gone. Just trading off deployments. These are still the only videos that can make me cry
That look she gives is priceless. 10:24
Any reunion, no matter after how long, is so joyful there are tears. I just cannot imagine the volume of tears my eyes will shed when I reach the end of my days and am reunited with all my loved and lost loved ones when I cross over. Especially Grandpa - Miss you still, Gramps, and can't wait to hug you again.
Do you know how nice it is to see emotion on the internet that is NOT anger, mockery, or narcissism?
Weep on, with those joyful tears.
This moments are so precious, I cry all the time. Thank you for sharing your reactions, God bless all this heroes.
My favorites are the fathers welcoming their sons back home. Many of those dads had come to grips that they may never see their boys ever again.
My husband served in the US Submarine Force for 30 so we got to have many of these homecomings and they were all special for me and our son. We were fortunate that he came home each time. We pray for those who didn't get to return to family.
EXCELLENT Dimash reaction, thank you. My first on your channel, now I’ve subscribed. This is one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen. Rock on.
The families really do serve in a different way. I remember my husbands time of service.A little 3 yr old son who sobbed and saluted him entering a plane to deployment for Desert Storm...while I was 6 monthes pregnant with our daughter. It is very hard. God Bless all our troops and their loved ones!
nothing wrong with crying! it's good to get in touch with these emotions bc it helps u realize how blessed and lucky we are to not have to go through this. My respects to those who put their lives on the line for our freedom and respects to the families who raised these brave heroes.
When you have a son in the Army in Afghanistan. It's hard on the family, the year he was in war .tough 5 years off my life from worried. We were blessed our soldier mad it back Home.
Im an Army Brat, both my parents' service in the Army they were stationed in Germany, where I was born. And then we were transferred back to the United States in California. My parents were stationed out of Monterey. However, my mother had to stay longer in the military. Because of the maternally leave. She had to take because she gave birth to 3 more children while in the Army so when she came home. Back in 89. She woke me up with a kiss. So when I see these children jumping into their parents arms remind me of that time
I was a Army Brat for about 19 years until I aged out. Dad was always deployed for a year to year and and a half. I experienced two emotional reunions with my Dad. When I was 6 My Dad was wounded in Vietnam, so as not to worry, dad sent us a cassette tape from the hospital to tell us he was ok, and that he may get to come home early since his deployment was almost up. A few weeks later we received a call from dad saying he was coming home, he was just waiting on his papers. In the mean time He was sending some of his personal effects home by an Army buddy he was deployed with and could we pick them up from the airport, and bring me along because he wanted his buddy to meet his son (me). When we got to the gate there was Dad standing there in his Dressed Greens, big as life. It was better than Christmas
I was with you all the way in your post, shedding tears the whole time. God bless you all.❤🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Been on hundreds of combat missions. A couple of my men got shot, but all my men came home. My greatest fear was losing one. I fought like hell, so that didn't happen. I'm so very grateful.
Being a marine corps I did 2 tours during the Iraqi war so I can totally relate to this video no I'm not knor did I have a girlfriend during the war yes I lost a lot of brothers in arms one of asked me to personally deliver his letter to his mom as I sat on her couch which she insisted that I do while she read the letter to herself she started crying and I shedd tears in my eyes his dad passed away while were in boot camp 🪖🇱🇷
The time away can vary depending on the. branch of the soldier, their MOS (job) and rank can go into it. My husband's 3rd deployment was a total of 11 months, but between 6-7 months he came home for mid-tour leave that was 17 days, and then he flew back to Kuwait to finish out his deployment (saying good bye after mid tour leave its torture bc you get just a little reminder of what have them close is like and then they leave again). When he was training to become an NCO (Commissioned Officer) he spent 6 weeks away at BNOC (Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course) but there were more opportunities to be able to visit since it was stateside. I got extremely lucky with being able to communicate with him overseas quite a bit because his job was related to communications used on airfields . There really is nothing that will prepare you for the day they come home (usually you dont have a precise date due to security, OPSEC, rules). Its an emotional ride for sure
I Love how you’re not scared to show your emotions!! I’m the same way with every single one of these videos!! Doesn’t make you any less of a man!! Great video!!
I think the siblings are really cool, not to take away from spouse or parents, but when a sibling reacts like this it shows the mental toll on the loved ones of all the soldiers.
I was in the Navy from 1964 to 1968. In 1966 I was able to get home for the first time. The family dog ( Dachshund ) was bouncing off the floor and placing her paws on my chest.
I was born and raised in the Navy. My dad had to travel a lot, so when I see these videos, I understand perfectly, and yes, tears come. Then later, I traveled the world doing photography and experienced the same when my kids greeted me home. I know from both sides how it feels.
My father spent 30 years in the U.S.Air Force and I remember plenty of times he would go TDY ----- (Temporary Duty) and was gone anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. I was born in 1967 and the day after I was born he left for 2 years to Vietnam. We never knew exactly when he'd be back home but every time he came back it was the best days of my life. We lost him in 1988. R.I.P.Dad💔😢 Don't feel bad about tearing up while watching these reunions. I still get teary eyed watching them because I've been there and know the feelings they're going through.😭
I am sorry you lost him but I am so glad for the times you had together. They mean everything to, I am sure.❤🇺🇲🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
@@sharonporter7132 THANK YOU for your thoughts ♥
We all cry also while watching these, no matter how many times I watch the same videos.
My tour of duty in Germany during the Cold War was 2 years after serving 2 years in the US. In those years after Vietnam we soldiers were disrespected and called "baby killers" and NOBODY cared. We got harassed when we traveled and were told not to wear our uniforms. I'm so glad that times have changed.
I thank you for your service ! 🇺🇸
I cry looking at this, but i weep for the ones that didnt come home! As an older veteran i wish all my brothers would come home no matter what service they are!. God bless our service men!
Getting emotional and showing your feelings when seeing someone else’s feelings and reactions means that you are an empathetic person. And in my book that is something to be proud about!
And men showing feelings and emotions in real life and on social media is so important. That is one important step in changing the narrative that boys/men shouldn’t show feelings/shouldn’t cry. And if we can change that narrative the number of boys and men who struggle with mental health issues will increase.
So if anyone says anything about you being emotional in this video (or others) just think about all the young boys and men who sees another man being openly emotional and maybe feels more comfortable to do so themselves.
Sending you lots of love from Sweden ❤
Dude, good on you, you are a real man!!!!
I am a combat veteran and have been accused of being a hard man . Not while watching this. Thank you for this and God bless you both.
Damnit, I tear up every time. I haven't been really close to anyone who has served, so this doesn't hit home particularly hard for me or anything, but it feels just so damn good to see these reactions. It's okay to get emotional. It just means you have a heart.
That got me when you said it be nice to have an feel that kind of love. I served six years an i never had no one to come back to like this.
As a Canadian Navy veteran, this stuff hits home for me. I spent 10 years at sea in many conflicts. The best days of my life were the ones when I got to re-unite with my loved ones.
My godbrother Cpl Andre Williams was killed in Iraq in 2006. The pain of when they never come home is indescribable. All of these years later it is still so difficult for me to think about.
I was at the graduation that the boy's father returnedhome, it was so amazing. His dad had missed his all his football & wrestling matches because he was deployed he said there was no way he was going to miss graduation. I cried through the rest of the ceremony. Goose Creek, SC is a military town my dad was on submarines & i remember him coming home
I'm a combat veteran and returned home to great love but there wasn't a surprise appearance. I watch these videos and tear up every time. My family actually surprised me with a welcome home party . All my cousins and childhood friends and their families were there. Let's just say that I was the one crying like a baby. Thanks for sharing this video.
When you're attached to a person for decades and then they disappear, their sudden appearance brings the greatest joy.
Thank you for your raw emotions! It truly is emotional when they come home. I am a HUGE new subscriber! No need to apologize for being a human!
US Navy Veteran, enlisted at 17. Surprize homecoming is the best!! Any of us would gladly give our lives for the families of others to feel this kind of love and see their loved one again.
Yass your not the only person who gets emotional watching these clips. The little children are the ones that hit me the hardest. My worst one was when a father was in the military and something happened to where there child died and he couldn't get home until a couple of days after the funeral that was the saddest one i have seen
God bless our soldiers . Thanks you for your service .
U.S Army 88M20 Veteran here. The first deployment was 12 months, and the second time was 15 months.
I know this feeling. I was born and raised on an Army base. Ft. Bragg home of the 82th airborne. Its the best feeling in the world. Being a military family it's hard on everyone. My grandfather, my dad and brother and now my nephew were all Army.
I've had so many family and friends in the military. These videos get me every time.
Good Job! 27 yrs CH (MAJ) US Army Retired. Thank YOU. Carry On!
As the son of a retired Green beret with 22 years of service it was tough not wondering when dad was coming home but if dad was coming home luckily he's a bad ass and always did
It's hardest seeing the little kids break. You know they've spent the last eight months to a year being brave and pushing their fears away, and when they finally see their loved one is safe, they just come apart.
Bro you hit it on the head, that is why I watch these videos, is to hope that one day I can have that impact on someone in my life.
How is it that two British citizens can make me better appreciate the good aspects of being American. 😊 thank you.
I love seeing your smiles and tears. It shows so much respect for all service members from any country! US Navy myself. You guys rock!
Children getting surprised by their first puppy always gets me, too.
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I did this for my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary. I flew back from Germany for the event. They simply did not tell my grandparents I was coming. I sat in the kitchen at the table out of sight. My grandmother came up first, then my grandfather. That is a feeling I have never forgotten. It is one of my best memories. Damn I miss my grandmother.
My dad did three different tours the shortest one was a year and the longest one was year and six months plus all the out-of-state training in between the years before, and after the tours, which of could last for two weeks to a month
Silence for those who came Home in a box. Hoo Rahh.
Y'all got me crying happy tears!❤
I'm not in the military or anything, but I hadn't seen my brother's dog for over a year, and when I came to the door, he went nuts. That's the closest thing I can think to this. It's like he was so happy, he wanted to crawl into my skin. But on a more serious note, shout out to the soldiers, families, and communities that have to endure this kind of separation for the greater good. It is not easy and you have to give that and them the respect they all deserve for their sacrifice and that of their families. My roommate in college had a brother deployed overseas, and every time the phone would ring, she would get scared because she kept thinking this might be the call to tell her he's gone. Thankfully he is safe.
When my dad went Vietnam he was gone for 3 yrs before we got to see him again. I was about 6 or 7. Then as I got older he would go out to sea for 6 months at a time. He was away a lot.
Yes, they do these surprises but, even if you watch where we go to wait for them to get in, it's still just as emotional if not more so sometimes! A lot of the men come home to their child they never even got to meet yet! When my cousin got deployed, he had made videos for his and the mom played them for them everyday so that they would know him😢
I served in the 1970's for 3 years active duty and was in Germany for 2 years. Some of my fellow soldiers were there for 6 years!
It is all good We should all have tears as war is hell for those that serve and those who serve at home with the worries and responsibilities here!
Cried my eyes out. Thank you for sharing another awesome video!! ❤🤍💙
Go find the one with all the little kids and that one will break your heart. Seeing 3 and 5 year olds grab their parent is beautiful!
I love your reactions. Good people
When the guy cries more then his girlfriend. It's ok my brother, it's more manly
I cry nearly everytime I see these videos because I have a slight idea of how it feels. I am the youngest of 3 and our dad drove the truck long haul and I am a daddy's girl thru and thru and he was gone for 3 weeks sometimes longer and be home for the weekend and be gone again. I have a scar on my foot from running out to the truck when he got home and I tripped over a metal chair and it sliced my foot open. But we always had tears of joy. I have had a few family members serve in the military and I was able to be part of the surprise when my uncle came home due to medical reasons he got honorary discharge and we were so afraid he was going to die in there not only from the dangers but his health was failing and I got to go with my aunt to the airport and pick him up and surprise my mamaw that night. It is the missing them for so long and it just keeps building so when you do get to see them again it is overwhelming.
You guys should do more of these! So beautiful to watch
Yeah these always hit right in the feels.
I'm going to have to bite my tongue for this reaction. Bro I'm with you even if your girl almost seems embarrassed by your emotions.
I was a military wife for 21 years. Even I cry when I see those videos. Remember being surprised
I was in the Marine Corps and our combat deployments were 9 months total with 2 months being coming in and going out to “climatize” before going to battle, my buddy was National Gaurd and his deployment was 1 1/2 years so it depends and can change depending on circumstances
Im not a man who cries often. But these ALWAYS get to me. Especially growing up with a dad in the army (currently still enlisted and serving his 19th year now), it really makes me remember and feel everything i went through when he would come back. 3 deployments, tons of training in other states or countries, its all crazy to think how many people feel the same feelings I've felt
I served 20 years in the military after enlisting in 1988 and was deployed to many places, both in combat and support. I missed the birth of all but 1 of my 4 children. As for my longest deployment, it was from November 2001 until April 2003 in Afghanistan. I've just been introduced to your channel a few days ago and I do enjoy watching your vids. I'm happy that you returned to your faith. Your better half reminds me of a woman I dated for a long time while stationed in West Germany from 1988 - 1992. Her name was Marianne Abood. God bless you both and grant you success and happiness.
Thank you for your service. Cannot imagine missing the births of my boys. My battle buddy, like you, missed several births due to deployments.
Average length of deployment is six to 12 months but there are a lot of factors that can influence that. For instance, whether the soldier is stationed overseas or stateside and whether we are involved in a war or not. Twelve months might not seem like a very long time but when every minute of that time is spent wondering if your loved one will make it back alive, it can feel like decades.
There's hundreds of these videos, as a subscriber, please do more of these...a lot more. Appreciate the ending, as former military.
the second clip with the brown and white dog i looked at his patch and that's the same one as my unit!! Small world!