Dusti welcomes Ryan home

Dusti & Ryan have done 3 deployments in the 4 years they have been in the Marine Corps.

This time, their little one was just teeny when daddy left.

August 8th was a HOT & HUMID night

but one filled with anticipation & happiness

as everyone welcomed home the 2nd Batallion 8th Marines from their tour in Afghanistan.

Ryan's sister (USAF), brother in law & niece were also there

along with his wife Dusti & sweet baby girl.

Ryan's niece made a sign on the iPad, it was pretty awesome!

I'm pretty sure the 2hours while the Marines turn in their weapons at the armory 

felt

almost

as long 

as the previous 7 months.

And the butterflies were almost visible as those big buses drove in

& the Marines poured out looking for their loved ones.

Welcome home, Ryan & thanks for your service!!

And good job, Dusti, you're truly a hero!!

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