“I’m being deployed.” The words slipped softly off of his lips as they pierced my ears. I felt weak. My heart was pounding in my chest as I swallowed the lump in my throat trying to hold back tears. I didn’t know what to say. We sat there in silence for a while processing what […]

Fort Drum welcome home ceremonies are finally coming to an end! Everyone is making their way back to their loved ones. Ashley and David met in Washington and shortly after, David was deployed. But, Ashley promised to wait for him, and here she is, 270 days later! I loved seeing Ashley’s reaction to the doors […]

This is Kenneth and Darlyne’s second deployment! You need some incredible strength just to get through one! I have so much respect for this couple. They have endured so much and their love stays strong! Welcome home Kenneth! Facebook Instagram

March has been a busy month of Military homecomings! Many families gathered on post at Fort Drum to welcome home their soldiers! Teresa and her oldest son, Dean, waited 199 days for Jason to return home! Dean couldn’t contain his emotions when he saw his Dad! The first words he said to him were, “I’m […]

You know that feeling when you just can’t wait another second to see your love? That’s how Daria felt when her boyfriend left for deployment five months ago! But, the waiting is over! Matt returned home on Thursday and the love that these two have for each other is insurmountable! What a glorious reunion! Facebook […]