Author: Militarykind, USA TODAY

Betty Udofiah says her son Marine Lance Cpl. Abasiono Udofiah is her hero. This explains her excitement when he came out of nowhere to surprise her.

Pfc. Noah Payton loves his nieces and nephews as if they’re his own kids. That’s why we wanted to organize three special homecoming surprises just for them.

10 months without his husband was tough but all that melted away as soon as they embraced in the airport.

“I slapped my friend and said, ‘That’s my dad!'” Watch the moment Bentley realizes his stepdad is standing right in front of him.

It’s been the soundtrack of their lives for this Army dad and his daughter, but when it played for their first dance, everyone lost it.

Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and younger sister Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi have become the first two sisters to attain the general’s rank in the service’s 244-year history.

This football player has no idea that his biggest fan is here to watch him play tonight’s game.

“Who’s the one who claims him?” This drill sergeant’s commands to do pushups turned into an incredibly sweet marriage proposal.

The last thing he ever thought he’d bring home from Kuwait is a puppy, but Army Specialist Dakota Campbell had to bring this little guy home with him.

This soldier has prayed for one particular gift for years. Finally, at Christmas time, his prayers were answered.