As soon as the two c-130 transport planes appeared on the horizon, the crowd erupted. Families, friends, politicians, the patriot Guard; everybody cheered. Flags waved as the planes roared overhead. They banked sharply left and rolled out of sight. A minute later one, then the other taxied past us on the runway. In perfect precession they turned, faced us and stopped. It was truly beautiful. The soldiers disembarked, stood in formation for a minute then joined their families. It was a perfect moment. I took this picture and left, I’ll catch up tomorrow.
The people fighting this war are an incredible group of people. I’m proud to know them.
