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Snow White's Wishing Well Helps Girl Reunite with Deployed Dad [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:19:41 +0000

Get a tissue. Military parents reuniting with their children after a deployment are some of the most touching moments that can ever be caught on camera. This particular moment was helped along by Snow White at her Wishing Well in Disneyland, California. The only problem is, now she thinks the Wishing Well works, and now [...]

A Collection of Dogs Reuniting With Veterans Returning From War — Daily Distraction

Staff Writer — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:30:29 +0000

[onescreen item="5022145"] By now you’ve probably seen at least one video of a soldier or Marine returning home and seeing his dog for the first time. It’s one of the things the Internet does that really, genuinely tugs at your heartstrings. Watching how the dog can take a moment or two at first to recognize his [...]

A Military-Homecoming Montage to Raise Your Spirits — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 17:09:08 +0000

[onescreen item="4991338"] It’s one of the most heartwarming, sob-inducing sights you’ll see on the Internet: the soldier returning home from overseas, surprising his or her child. It never gets old, one of the genuine feel-good moments the Internet lets us see. So we thought we’d collect a few of our favorites. This clip collection could [...]

Girl Asks Santa for her Dad to Come Home For Christmas [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 18:06:52 +0000

Get a tissue. When five-year-old Brielle Olk went to meet Santa Thursday night she knew just what to ask for: ‘My daddy to come home.’ She didn’t have to wait until Christmas. As soon as she made her wish, Brielle’s father, U.S. Army Captain Steve Olk, walked through the door.

Deadline to Send US Servicemembers Christmas Cards Is Friday

Laura Peterson — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:16:33 +0000

We look forward to the holidays as a time we can get together with family to celebrate. However, for thousands of servicemen and women and their families, don't have the same luxury. If you'd like to thank a military family or service member, you can send a card to veterans, military families and active-duty service members. The Red Cross delivers them to hospitals and bases around the world.

Darth Vader (Dad and Sailor) Surprises Luke Skywalker (Son) On Military Leave [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:21:49 +0000

Surprise military homecomings can make for the best (and tearful) videos. In this one, a U.S. Navy Sailor returned home to attend his son’s Star Wars themed party. Little did the young Luke Skywalker know that after his battle with Darth Vader–he’d find the best birthday present ever.His wife wrote this in the Youtube video [...]

Local Restaurants Offer Free Meals for Veterans to Honor their Service on Veterans Day

Laura Peterson — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:33:07 +0000

Veterans Day is Sunday, November 11th. It is a federal holiday that falls on November 11th every year. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans. Many local restaurants are honoring Veterans on or around Veterans Day by offering a free meal. A. Texas Roadhouse Veterans can enjoy lunch from 11AM-2PM on Monday, [...]

Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon Skydives to Show Support [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:44:10 +0000

Hat’s off to Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Pretner Solon for taking the leap…literally, as she took to the skies this week above the State Capitol, and did a tandem jump to show support for military service members. She was in good hands with the U.S. Army Parachute team known as the “Golden Knights”. I would [...]

Soldier Reunites with his Dog After Deployment [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:39:46 +0000

Waiting for a loved one to come home from an oversea deployment is a difficult time. I know, because I’ve been there. It’s usually met with an emotional homecoming. Like this one, when a soldier returns from a year in Iraq. Here is the story that the Youtube user, JacquiTIME49, posted about the video. “Our [...]

Welcome Northland Soldiers Home Tomorrow in Cloquet

Tony Hart — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:22:55 +0000

Approximately 80 Northland soldiers will be returning home to the Cloquet area tomorrow and organizers are spreading the word to make sure the soldiers get a big welcome home, the welcome they deserve. If you're available tomorrow and would like to show your appreciation for all these men and women do, read more for the details.

Local Veterans Day Activities

Laura Peterson — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:42:05 +0000

Area Veterans Day Celebrations: Superior: Everyone from campus and the community is invited to take part in the Veterans Day Honoring Ceremony at NOON Friday, Nov. 11, at the flag pole just off of Catlin Avenue near McCaskill Hall. Following the ceremony a barbeque lunch will be provided at the Marovich Wellness Center, sponsored by [...]

Two Year Old's Reaction to Video of Her Military Dad (So Sweet) [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:59:14 +0000

Warning: You may get a little misty-eyed after watching this video. Members of the military (and parents in general) know that it’s hard to spend an extended amount of time away from their kids (sometimes it’s welcomed,) and there’s nothing better than technology to help with that. Watch as an adorable 2 year old girl [...]

Submit a Memoir of a Fallen Soldier

Laura Peterson — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:05:49 +0000

With the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks on America, it has never been more important to remember those that have lost their lives for our freedom. We also just heard that August 2011 was the deadliest month ever for servicemembers in Afghanistan. That toll that includes the deaths of 30 troops in an August [...]

Eight Heartwarming Videos of Soldiers' Surprise Homecomings

Mix 108 Staff — Mon, 30 May 2011 17:49:29 +0000

On Memorial Day, we commemorate all the U.S. soldiers who've died while serving our country. With so many of our servicemen and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home.

In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and relief of a lifetime when their loved ones return home from duty unannounced. You'll really want to grab a box of tissues before watching.

U.S. Marines Rock Out to Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:00:50 +0000

Britney Spears has apparently inspired a group of U.S. Marines stationed in Afghanistan to film a fun, tongue-in-cheek video in which they lip-synch to her hit single 'Hold It Against Me.'

The video, which features members of 266 Rein and HMLA 169, reportedly took over three months to shoot, and features everything from dancing to glow sticks.