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U.S. Army Sgt.1st Class Danny J. Hocker is embraced by his family during a welcome home ceremony in Vilseck, Germany, Oct. 23, 2008. Hocker, assigned to 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, is returning to Germany after 15 months of supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

ARMED AND HOME

U.S. Army Sgt.1st Class Danny J. Hocker is embraced by his family during a welcome home ceremony in Vilseck, Germany, Oct. 23, 2008. Hocker, assigned to 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, is returning to Germany after 15 months of supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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