Soldiers stand in formation during a welcome home celebration for the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 147th Aviation July 25 at Holman Field in St. Paul, Minn. The unit returned to Minnesota after deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Soldiers embrace children during a welcome home celebration for the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 147th Aviation July 25 at Holman Field in St. Paul, Minn. The unit returned to Minnesota after deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
One child piggy backs on his Soldier's back during a welcome home celebration for the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 147th Aviation July 25 at Holman Field in St. Paul, Minn. The unit returned to Minnesota after deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Patriot Guard Riders escort the buses full of returning Soldiers during a welcome home celebration for the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 147th Aviation July 25 at Holman Field in St. Paul, Minn. The unit returned to Minnesota after deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Soldiers exit the buses during a welcome home celebration for the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 147th Aviation July 25 at Holman Field in St. Paul, Minn. The unit returned to Minnesota after deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Soldiers play with their children during a welcome home celebration for the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 147th Aviation July 25 at Holman Field in St. Paul, Minn. The unit returned to Minnesota after deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Daughter, Norah and Wife, April enjoy the company of their returning loved one, Capt. Kevin O'Brien during a welcome home celebration for the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 147th Aviation July 25 at Holman Field in St. Paul, Minn. The unit returned to Minnesota after deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Friends and family members cheer for returning Soldiers during a welcome home celebration for the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 147th Aviation July 25 at Holman Field in St. Paul, Minn. The unit returned to Minnesota after deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
A Soldier holds his child during a welcome home celebration for the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 147th Aviation July 25 at Holman Field in St. Paul, Minn. The unit returned to Minnesota after deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Soldiers embrace loved ones during a welcome home celebration for the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 147th Aviation July 25 at Holman Field in St. Paul, Minn. The unit returned to Minnesota after deploying in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
