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A guardsman lifts a child into a tight embrace during the day.

Homecoming Hug

A Pennsylvania National Guardsman hugs a loved one at Harrisburg International Airport in Middletown, Pa., after returning from a yearlong deployment to Africa, Oct. 31, 2024.

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Tags: Military Families, national guard, military children, Prioritizing People
Credit: Army Maj. Travis Mueller VIRIN: 241031-Z-IK914-4301C.JPG

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