25th CAB Soldiers land home

July 12, 2010

By Spc. Jesus J. Aranda, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office

Story Highlights

  • 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldiers return home to their families following a 12-month deployment to northern Iraq.
  • A redeploying Soldier steps off of a military bus at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, prior to a Welcome Home Ceremony held in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade's successful 12-month rotation to northern Iraq. During the emotional ceremony, the combat veterans of the 25th CAB were reunited with their families and friends for the first time since the brigade departed last year. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jesus J. Aranda, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office)

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    A redeploying Soldier steps off of a military bus at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, prior to a Welcome Home Ceremony held in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade's successful 12-month rotation to northern Iraq. During the...

  • A 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldier is lovingly encircled by his family during the Welcome Home Ceremony held at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade's successful 12-month rotation to northern Iraq. During the emotional ceremony, the combat veterans of the 25th CAB were reunited with their families and friends for the first time since the brigade departed last year. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jesus J. Aranda, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office)

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    A 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldier is lovingly encircled by his family during the Welcome Home Ceremony held at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade's successful 12-month rotation to...

  • A warrant officer with the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade poses for a family photo for his wife during the Welcome Home Ceremony held at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade's successful 12-month rotation to northern Iraq. During the emotional ceremony, the combat veterans of the 25th CAB were reunited with their families and friends for the first time since the brigade departed last year. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jesus J. Aranda, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office)

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    A warrant officer with the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade poses for a family photo for his wife during the Welcome Home Ceremony held at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade's successful...

  • A 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldier playfully chats with his daughter during the Welcome Home Ceremony held at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade's successful 12-month rotation to northern Iraq. During the emotional ceremony, the combat veterans of the 25th CAB were reunited with their families and friends for the first time since the brigade departed last year. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jesus J. Aranda, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office)

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    A 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldier playfully chats with his daughter during the Welcome Home Ceremony held at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade's successful 12-month rotation to...

  • First Sgt. John Keller, first sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, embraces his wife following the Welcome Home Ceremony held at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade's successful 12-month rotation to northern Iraq. During the emotional ceremony, the combat veterans of the 25th CAB were reunited with their families and friends for the first time since the brigade departed last year. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jesus J. Aranda, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office)

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    First Sgt. John Keller, first sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, embraces his wife following the Welcome Home Ceremony held at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th...

  • Children eagerly await the return of their redeploying Soldier during the Welcome Home Ceremony held at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade's successful 12-month rotation to northern Iraq. During the emotional ceremony, the combat veterans of the 25th CAB were reunited with their families and friends for the first time since the brigade departed last year. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jesus J. Aranda, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office)

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    Children eagerly await the return of their redeploying Soldier during the Welcome Home Ceremony held at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade's successful 12-month rotation to northern...

  • A formation of 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldiers stand before an audience of their families, friends and loved ones during the Welcome Home Ceremony held at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade's successful 12-month rotation to northern Iraq. During the emotional ceremony, the combat veterans of the 25th CAB were reunited with their families and friends for the first time since the brigade departed last year. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jesus J. Aranda, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office)

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    A formation of 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Soldiers stand before an audience of their families, friends and loved ones during the Welcome Home Ceremony held at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii, July 12, in honor of the Soldiers of the 25th Combat...

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