As you enter the large hall, you see soldiers being tapped out by their families. Your heart clenches at the sight. You start to walk through the crowd, trying to find a specific person.

That’s when you find him. You walked over to your husband with your toddler in hand.

Ezra has been on deployment for 2 years. Your son, Sam, has just turned 3. As you walk over to him, your son reaches out a hand to tap him out. You notice tears prick your husbands eyes, causing you to tear up too.