The document summarizes the arrival of troops at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho after a long flight from Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates. Photos show families welcoming home the troops with hugs, kisses, and smiles as the troops disembark down the stairway of the plane. The Wing Commander and his staff greet each troop as they arrive home at last after their tour of duty overseas.

1. Welcome Home
October 5, 2013
The flight originated at Al Dhafra AB, UAE. Stops
enroute to Mountain Home AFB, ID, made for a
long trip, but the mission was to bring our troops
home from their tour of duty.
These are the scenes of families, loved one’s, and
friends welcoming the troops upon arrival. The
faces of the children are “Priceless”.
Photo’s courtesy of Alain Poulenard

2. From halfway around the world it’s back in the USA …….

3. Early morning arrival at Mountain Home AFB, ID.

4. Finding a place to park on a crowded flight line ….

5. MO ….. Air Force code for Mountain Home AFB

6. Security is tight on the flight line

7. The door is open and the fresh air smells great
after a long flight.

8. First to deplane is the baggage detail, now all they
need is a high lift…..

9. The high lift cargo unloader has arrived and is
getting into position…..

10. The baggage detail gets briefed and is ready to go
to work……

11. Getting ready to start the baggage unloading…..

12. Lined up and ready to go…….

13. The bags are rolling off the bird……

14. The Wing Commander and his staff are lined up and
ready to shake each troop’s hand as they deplane

15. The first troops are down the stairway and the
Wing Commander and his staff greet each one…..

16. Yes Sir…..It’s good to be home…. Back in the land
of the “Big BX”

17. They just keep coming down the stairway…..home at last!

18. All the families waiting on the troops to deplane.

19. Welcome Home

20. Welcome Home

21. Here’s Daddy….. Say Hi to Daddy

22. Welcome Home Kiss

23. There’s nothing like a big hug

24. And….That Long Awaited 1st Kiss

25. He’s grown so much since I’ve been gone….

26. Back in “Gunfighter Country”

27. Welcome Home Daddy …… I Missed You So Much