Surprise Homecoming

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A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter aircraft assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 6, 2014, during RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1. RF-A is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed field training exercises for U.S. and partner nation forces, providing combined offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph Swafford Jr./Released)

Alabama National Guard Master Sgt. Catina Hyatt, surprises her daughter, Erykah Hyatt, during the Constitution Day Parade at Dannelly Elementary School in Montgomery, Ala on Monday Sept. 26, 2011. The school postponed the parade till Monday so that Hyatt could surprise her daughter on Erykah’s birthday. (AP Photo/Montgomery Advertiser, Mickey Welsh)