British Couple Reacts to Soldiers Coming Home Surprise (We Cried)

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[@darrenheadrick3669]

@yassandfays I retired after 20 years and deployed 7 times. My average deployment lasts tedious 13 months.

[@darrenheadrick3669]

I've read comments about how my British Brothers and sisters that served on deployments weren't welcomed home in the UK like they are here in the states. May I suggest a video of British soldiers that were wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan and flown to Texas and how much they were welcomed by the Citizens of the United Statesfrom the time they entered the airport until the time they left. I think you would be amazed at just how much us yanks love our cousins in the UK.

[@doratiscareno5856]

Yass you have such a sweet partner he's Crying but that is a good thing IT SHOWS HES A KIND CARING PERSON ❤

[@ThePreparedSailor]

Moment of silence for those of us that have nothing to go home too!

[@paigerushing9974]

I love you , you come home honored, respected ,yall are the AMERICAN DREAM!!!

[@JohnnyD-u7]

No doubt 🫡

[@kimtv-m2j]

(mysb skusta clee) plsss🙏next reaction🙏🎉🇵🇭🇵🇭 philipines hiphop song its fire so vibe

[@Lina_unchained]

For any American soldier or service member who is missing family or friends and doesn't feel that they have anyone to come home to, you let me know when you're coming in and I will do my best to find a way to greet you. Or at least to send you something so you know that you're not alone. Your service, your sacrifice and everything you do is appreciated. And there are people who are glad you made it home ❤

[@meridius-]

👍

[@davidkneitel1840]

The best one that I have ever seen is was a US Marine come home from deployment and his young son with Cerebral Palsy walked to him. His son had been practicing to walk so he could walk to surprise his dad. Really emotional.

[@maryannanderson2213]

I saw that one. I don't know how his dad held it together.

[@davidkneitel1840]

@maryannanderson2213 he was so proud and amazed at what he was watching, never thinking that his son had worked so hard to welcome him back that way.

[@melvinsmiley5295]

That one will wreck you…just such a beautiful video.

[@sunflowergrl79]

yes! i remeber that! very emotional

[@goatitisful]

Yes! I can't even think of that video without getting emotional.

[@Cubs-Fan.10]

Shout out to all the Gold Star Families that never got the opportunity to see their loved ones come home.Im glad you ended the video on that note.

[@JohnnyD-u7]

Respect 🫡

[@paigerushing9974]

Freedom isn't FREE But many are willing to pay!!! Thank You All

[@sharonporter7132]

God bless each and everyone who serves in any capacity.❤❤🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Silky808]

I’ve been away from the U.S stationed in Europe for 3 years. I’ve had multiple deployments where I have missed anniversaries, holidays, my kids birthdays, wife’s birthday. It’s hard but I have answered my call to service and I am proud of it and I know my family is proud.

[@la_old_salt2241]

Thanks for your service.

[@WakeAtDawn]

As a military brat with my dad, uncles, aunts, grandfathers in the military, thank you.

[@chrismadden132]

I'll pray for you brother.

[@Nikkistrict]

I appreciate your sacrifice. I know it’s got to be hard on all parties❤

[@506thparatrooper]

Depends on the branch of service and types of deployments. In the US Army, combat and unaccompanied tours are usually 12 months. During the war in Iraq, there was a time it went to 15 months. US Navy deployments are usually 6 months but lately they have stretched to 12 or more months. Ballistic missile nuclear submarines are usually 9 months undersea. US Marines are usually 6-8 months. US Air Force tours are 4 months. Due to back to back overseas assignments in Germany, I was separated from my family for 4 years. Thank fully, I saw my mother, siblings and grown children during two week trips stateside once every year.

[@ChuckHuffmaster]

And deployments and being stationed in a foreign country are different lengths

[@SKPanda1915]

We got notified (3ID 1BCT) we were doing 15 months 3 months into our tour in Ramadi. Finished my final 3ish yrs stationed in Korea (Korean american) extending each yr, too expensive to fly home BUT came in very handy when I was getting out lol.

[@tammiepruett6395]

My dad served in WWII for 3 years and was only able to write to his mom. His family lived in the Virginia countryside. When he came home he was walking down a gravel road and the dog he had not seen knew his walk and ran down the road and jumped on him knocking him down. When he saw his mom she could not stop crying. His dad who showed little emotion had tears in his eyes and hugged him and shook his hand acknowledging him as a grown man. My dad never forgot it.

[@dougger393]

Nothing wrong with crying, I do too. It means you have a tender heart and that’s a good thing!

[@thecrypteia4644]

As someone whose father did not come home from war, these videos can be heart warming and wrenching at the same time. I envy that moment these people got, yet am very prideful of my father, Major Michael Mundell, for what he did for not just us, but the Iraqi people.

[@JohnnyD-u7]

✝️🇺🇸🦅❤️ After watching you guys react to this clip I gained mad respect for you Brits!!! You guys have MAD HEART !!! God bless the Brits!!!!!

[@FordMustangry-wu7mh]

Don't ever be ashamed to cry. It shows heart, character, kindness, and understanding. It's sad that people look down on thise who cry, because they think they are tough if they show no emotion, or they think your weak, the weakness is thinking that others should think like them.

[@Kayla.burlin]

Agreed! 💯❤❤

[@Cookie-K]

Showing your emotions just make you human my friends. I am a cry baby so I am happy when I am not the only person bawling 😭

[@debraleesparks]

My brother was in the U.S. Navy from 1958 to 1978. Through the entire Viet Nam war. We hardly ever got to see him. Maybe for one month every 4 years. But when he retired I got to know him. I’m 16 years younger then him. We became fishing and camping buddies. He would talk about the things he went through, and he knew I would listen and not ask questions.. he died when he was 45… I surely miss my fishing buddy. Love Grandma Debbie

[@sharonporter7132]

So sorry you lost him so early but grateful for the time you had to get to know each other. I am sure you meant as much to him as he did to you.❤❤🙏🙏🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@usmc24thmeu36]

My first 2 deployments to Afghanistan. The first one was for 13 months. The second one was for 12 months.

[@roberthernandez5766]

Bro I'm so glad that you show your emotions

[@tyreedillard]

I was a Army Brat for about 19 years until I aged out. Dad was always deployed for a year to year and and a half. I experienced two emotional reunions with my Dad. When I was 6 My Dad was wounded in Vietnam, so as not to worry, dad sent us a cassette tape from the hospital to tell us he was ok, and that he may get to come home early since his deployment was almost up. A few weeks later we received a call from dad saying he was coming home, he was just waiting on his papers. In the mean time He was sending some of his personal effects home by an Army buddy he was deployed with and could we pick them up from the airport, and bring me along because he wanted his buddy to meet his son (me). When we got to the gate there was Dad standing there in his Dressed Greens, big as life. It was better than Christmas

[@sharonporter7132]

I was with you all the way in your post, shedding tears the whole time. God bless you all.❤🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@TheGoldbaxter]

Theres nothing wrong with having empathy, cry away!

[@JohnnyD-u7]

If you don’t cry you’re not human 😁🥲

[@seanconservativeburke]

Yes , I agree it shows that they have a good soul 😢

[@chuckhunter5184]

When you have a son in the Army in Afghanistan. It's hard on the family, the year he was in war .tough 5 years off my life from worried. We were blessed our soldier mad it back Home.

[@darrelllankford3014]

It depends on the branch of service. Seabees deploy 6 months to 8 months. Army could potentially deploy up to 2 years I think.

[@richardkim3652]

When the guy cries more then his girlfriend. It's ok my brother, it's more manly

[@ThaCrustyOne]

To me…the most powerful part of all these reunions is…all these people and family members and pets are exactly what these soldiers risk never seeing again…and they know that when they volunteer/sign up for service…they are willing to risk all that love and emotion to serve their country…who’s cutting onions? 🥰🇺🇸❤

[@williammilheim8141]

Been deployed all over the globe. While overseas that's all we talk about is home. No better feeling than coming home. Sad is those who have fallen and never get to come home.

[@pddaawwgg]

I was tearing eyes the entire time. Don't feel bad, some men have emotions too

[@FrankPatterson-w2t]

Been on hundreds of combat missions. A couple of my men got shot, but all my men came home. My greatest fear was losing one. I fought like hell, so that didn't happen. I'm so very grateful.

[@maliasiwel7015]

These videos always tear me up, it is difficult being away from your family. My son is a Marine and surprised me when he said his leave was gonna be a week later than it was and showed up at my work early. Hadn't seen him in 6 months and barely got to speak with him when he was training. Trust when I say these reactions are genuine, I had instant tears and shock. Love, respect and appreciation to all those currently serving, veterans and all those who fell before.

[@TheMtVernonKid]

Im an Army Brat, both my parents' service in the Army they were stationed in Germany, where I was born. And then we were transferred back to the United States in California. My parents were stationed out of Monterey. However, my mother had to stay longer in the military. Because of the maternally leave. She had to take because she gave birth to 3 more children while in the Army so when she came home. Back in 89. She woke me up with a kiss. So when I see these children jumping into their parents arms remind me of that time

[@ElizabethGarcia-lt9cq]

How is it that two British citizens can make me better appreciate the good aspects of being American. 😊 thank you.

[@dennisamos1430]

My father spent 30 years in the U.S.Air Force and I remember plenty of times he would go TDY ----- (Temporary Duty) and was gone anywhere from 6 months to 2 years. I was born in 1967 and the day after I was born he left for 2 years to Vietnam. We never knew exactly when he'd be back home but every time he came back it was the best days of my life. We lost him in 1988. R.I.P.Dad💔😢 Don't feel bad about tearing up while watching these reunions. I still get teary eyed watching them because I've been there and know the feelings they're going through.😭

[@sharonporter7132]

I am sorry you lost him but I am so glad for the times you had together. They mean everything to, I am sure.❤🇺🇲🙏🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@dennisamos1430]

@@sharonporter7132 THANK YOU for your thoughts ♥

[@jessica.cash36]

The time away can vary depending on the. branch of the soldier, their MOS (job) and rank can go into it. My husband's 3rd deployment was a total of 11 months, but between 6-7 months he came home for mid-tour leave that was 17 days, and then he flew back to Kuwait to finish out his deployment (saying good bye after mid tour leave its torture bc you get just a little reminder of what have them close is like and then they leave again). When he was training to become an NCO (Commissioned Officer) he spent 6 weeks away at BNOC (Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course) but there were more opportunities to be able to visit since it was stateside. I got extremely lucky with being able to communicate with him overseas quite a bit because his job was related to communications used on airfields . There really is nothing that will prepare you for the day they come home (usually you dont have a precise date due to security, OPSEC, rules). Its an emotional ride for sure

[@blackpowder99]

Children getting surprised by their first puppy always gets me, too.

[@JohnnyD-u7]

Huh?????🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@kimtv-m2j]

(mysb skusta clee) plsss🙏next reaction🙏🎉🇵🇭🇵🇭 philipines hiphop song its fire so vibe

[@shaylablueangel]

We all cry also while watching these, no matter how many times I watch the same videos.

[@hopcat500]

As a Veteran I appreciate your reactions very much.

[@chuckhilleshiem6596]

I am a combat veteran and have been accused of being a hard man . Not while watching this. Thank you for this and God bless you both.

[@sparkynate91]

I remember when my dad would come home. He was spec ops navy and i wouldn't hear from him for weeks! He walked in the door and i went bananas!

[@Eddie-ol9cv]

Being a marine corps I did 2 tours during the Iraqi war so I can totally relate to this video no I'm not knor did I have a girlfriend during the war yes I lost a lot of brothers in arms one of asked me to personally deliver his letter to his mom as I sat on her couch which she insisted that I do while she read the letter to herself she started crying and I shedd tears in my eyes his dad passed away while were in boot camp 🪖🇱🇷

[@vapatsfan6174]

My husband served in the US Submarine Force for 30 so we got to have many of these homecomings and they were all special for me and our son. We were fortunate that he came home each time. We pray for those who didn't get to return to family.

[@sandrafryer4425]

I was a military wife for 21 years. Even I cry when I see those videos. Remember being surprised

[@BobSmith-vg3kh]

Deployments are around 6 mos. This chamges based on the needs of the military. I have a brother who was in the navy assigned to a submarine. He was gone for a full year plus a few days. Service is usually for 2 years & you can reenlist for additional tours of duty. American military is 100% voluntary, which makes their service even more honorable and amazing. We Guard America, but we also Guard the world even if we're not appreciated. If China ever takes our spot, the world will fill with dictatorships.

[@billmarshall5040]

People often forget the sacrifice of our military families?

[@hopcat500]

My tour of duty in Germany during the Cold War was 2 years after serving 2 years in the US. In those years after Vietnam we soldiers were disrespected and called "baby killers" and NOBODY cared. We got harassed when we traveled and were told not to wear our uniforms. I'm so glad that times have changed.

[@aks4204]

I thank you for your service ! 🇺🇸

[@johndrews206]

I'm not crying, you're cyring. who's cutting the onions?

[@daprimitives]

I entered USAF basic training 2 months to the day after turning 17. I went straight from basic to technical school. A week before I was supposed to come home for 2 weeks I was informed I was staying in south Texas for another 6 to 9 weeks for combat school. I came home in August thinking I had 6 weeks of leave. Received a phone call second day home that I had to be on a flight in Pittsburgh in 3 days. My sister was away at summer camp. She didn't see me until almost 2 years later. I spent my first18 months on Guam guarding bombers loaded with nukes

[@markavell7111]

Silence for those who came Home in a box. Hoo Rahh.

[@Nikkistrict]

Its so heartwarming watching even grown people turn into kids again when they see their parent/loved one

[@Tobisdad]

Thank you for your raw emotions! It truly is emotional when they come home. I am a HUGE new subscriber! No need to apologize for being a human!

[@Cubs-Fan.10]

If you dont get emotional watching these, you have no soul.

[@davidsuttles101]

As a former Army attack helicopter pilot with combat experience, who has left loved ones wondering, thank you for your reaction!

[@aviator2252]

my deployment was with the National Guard to Iraq, it was 13 months, 1 month mobilization, 4 months in Kuwait twiddling our thumbs, 7 months in Iraq, 1 month demobilization and reintegration

[@justindyches5510]

Not a dry eye in the house, including this one

[@andywilliams513]

My favorites are the fathers welcoming their sons back home. Many of those dads had come to grips that they may never see their boys ever again.

[@webbtrekker534]

I was in the Navy from 1964 to 1968. In 1966 I was able to get home for the first time. The family dog ( Dachshund ) was bouncing off the floor and placing her paws on my chest.

[@nathanmeece9794]

You should check out a video about a Southwest Airlines Pilot who flew his father's remains home.

[@andywildnauer5072]

I Love how you’re not scared to show your emotions!! I’m the same way with every single one of these videos!! Doesn’t make you any less of a man!! Great video!!

[@atcnavy34]

I served 20 years in the military after enlisting in 1988 and was deployed to many places, both in combat and support. I missed the birth of all but 1 of my 4 children. As for my longest deployment, it was from November 2001 until April 2003 in Afghanistan. I've just been introduced to your channel a few days ago and I do enjoy watching your vids. I'm happy that you returned to your faith. Your better half reminds me of a woman I dated for a long time while stationed in West Germany from 1988 - 1992. Her name was Marianne Abood. God bless you both and grant you success and happiness.

[@danielrupp7578]

Thank you for your service. Cannot imagine missing the births of my boys. My battle buddy, like you, missed several births due to deployments.

[@brethren111]

You two should watch Coco, me and my lady cry like babies every time we watch it 😂❤ Also, surprising your loved one like that and on top of that proposing , I'm sure that many emotions all in one could kill a woman 😂

[@mayracardona996]

This moments are so precious, I cry all the time. Thank you for sharing your reactions, God bless all this heroes.

[@Skyfool64]

The length of the deployment depends. It might be to a hot zone or just overseas. If that's the case, it's usually a year but you can also be assigned to a base, in country or outside, those are longer, sometimes up to 2 years

[@JennRighter]

My godbrother Cpl Andre Williams was killed in Iraq in 2006. The pain of when they never come home is indescribable. All of these years later it is still so difficult for me to think about.

[@Paul-t9i5l]

4.5 years. Each is different. The longest I did not see the sun on just one mission was 62 days without sun

[@arturochavira6686]

Different kinds of rotations and deployments. Usually 9 months is the norm

[@barryread3672]

I'm a combat veteran and returned home to great love but there wasn't a surprise appearance. I watch these videos and tear up every time. My family actually surprised me with a welcome home party . All my cousins and childhood friends and their families were there. Let's just say that I was the one crying like a baby. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@kays4290]

Average deployment is 4 years with small breaks in between.

[@cobro2]

latch on not like a baby but a true lover, an not thinking about being beheaded if you meet the wrong black man.

[@mikegeorge3392]

I served in the US Navy and I made a surprise appearance at my sister's wedding. It was a very good moment

[@MikeGradyPDX]

Did the exact same thing myself!

[@barbaragrange-grant8094]

My family always made a big deal waiting for dad all through our lives.

[@davidcurtis91]

You have to love another like that to get it from them. The more you give the more you get when it comes to love.

[@George-ux6zz]

Even some dogs cry when the military guy comes home.

[@Iluvantir]

Any reunion, no matter after how long, is so joyful there are tears. I just cannot imagine the volume of tears my eyes will shed when I reach the end of my days and am reunited with all my loved and lost loved ones when I cross over. Especially Grandpa - Miss you still, Gramps, and can't wait to hug you again.

[@cobro2]

sorry with that woman you will never have kids.

[@wils2766]

6 month deployments is fair. At the height of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, or Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, it was a year for the US Army if you were in a conventional Army unit. The Deployments varied depending on what type of unit you were with. If you deployed with a special forces unit, your deployment was typically 6 months because of the higher operational tempo and exposure enemy contact. If you deployed as an Airman with the US Air Force, your deployment was typically 4 months because all of them have vaginas... True story.

[@wils2766]

P.S. I'm just kidding about the Air Force. BUT! a "deployment" doesn't mean an assignment to Germany, South Korea, or Kuwait. Kuwait was an assignment where people from real combat zones went to vacation.

[@inthedarkanonymous5625]

Do you know how nice it is to see emotion on the internet that is NOT anger, mockery, or narcissism? Weep on, with those joyful tears.

[@nplindgren]

That look she gives is priceless. 10:24

[@andywilliams513]

Moment of silence for those that have not come home.

[@mikesahle1193]

Thank you 🙏 it is very emotional in real life ❤they do pass out too ☝️family ❤wins 👏👏👍🎥

[@riverthur]

Love your reaction and response ❤

[@GregB-uc1ky]

Funny...one says he is not too emotional and the other is a cry baby. Ahem...so much for the emotion. ❤ All your reactions. From across the pond

[@zeroyum1473]

Dude, good on you, you are a real man!!!!

[@TanielaKaufusi]

When you're attached to a person for decades and then they disappear, their sudden appearance brings the greatest joy.

[@dennismoody4312]

12 months

[@davidcurtis91]

I did this for my grandparents 50th wedding anniversary. I flew back from Germany for the event. They simply did not tell my grandparents I was coming. I sat in the kitchen at the table out of sight. My grandmother came up first, then my grandfather. That is a feeling I have never forgotten. It is one of my best memories. Damn I miss my grandmother.

[@mindblueyez671]

The families really do serve in a different way. I remember my husbands time of service.A little 3 yr old son who sobbed and saluted him entering a plane to deployment for Desert Storm...while I was 6 monthes pregnant with our daughter. It is very hard. God Bless all our troops and their loved ones!

[@IFITS61]

I had nobody welcomeing me back Home (But My Comanding Officer) off the ship, from my conflict tours in (1980-1982) Afghanistan & Fawklands . Got Wounded In Afghanistan then 2 weeks later got Shipped to Falklands with a weeks rest. Only because of my special skills......

[@eMFPutnam]

Thanks for this video; I've avoided it because I KNEW I would cry, and I did. My father served, as did ALL his brothers, and he insisted my brothers serve at least TWO years. I've watched many of your videos today and get a kick out of y'all. The FAT ELECTRITION is hilarious. Beautiful, thoughtful ending. ❤️ eM

[@SKPanda1915]

The US Army doing a yr tour downrange will start R&R about 3 months into our tour. Basically the middle 6 months, soldiers get rotated home. I want to say we got to pick our dates alphabetically I think. I was with 3ID during Bush's Surge Plan which extended us to 15 months...soldiers went almost a yr stuck in country bc leave started soooo early (we left planning on 12 months). "Deployments" to South Korea are also 12 months with 30 days block leave.

[@PepperSprayed-bc5de]

Length of deployments are predicated upon three things: 1.) Domestic assignment or assignment abroad 2.) Specialty/rank (whether enlist, officer or intelligence) 3.) Nature of assignment (many are classified), as determined by the needs of Branch (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, even National Guard, as per each State.) 'On rise' deployments range from 6 months to 24 months.

[@chrisbardsley9290]

I grew up in a military family. My dad and mom were always gone. Just trading off deployments. These are still the only videos that can make me cry

[@pamela2843]

EXCELLENT Dimash reaction, thank you. My first on your channel, now I’ve subscribed. This is one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen. Rock on.

[@danastearns7939]

should view "Taking Chance"; and the version of Toby Keith's "courtesy of the red, white and blue - USAF Tribute"

[@marcusjohnson5420]

A year average

[@Susie-j5i]

A soldier can re-enlist after their end of serving. I saw one soldier returning after 20 years. Thank you for your service.

[@MB-dx1cg]

Marine deployments have been traditiona;;y (up until the current wars) is 13 months. i think now it's between 5 and 9 months.

[@thumper7047]

AFAIK They don't try to make videos of family being notified that their loved one is now gone (Becoming a "Gold Star" family). No one would want to see that - outside the movies anyways. In Saving Private Ryen, I lost it when the mom collapsed on the porch receiving notice, she lost 3 of 4 sons on D-Day. My mom got to see me coming home by visiting me in the ICU at Bethesda Naval Hospital. I was happy as all heck to see her even if I was unable to show it, but her reaction isn't one you want to share.

[@Beefyy_]

12 months

[@Smokeater4444]

Deployments are normally 1 year tour for Combat some USAF & Special Ops Units 6 Months, Reg overseas tours like in Germany or Japan is 3 years & remote out in the pucker brush like Northern Alaska is 1 Year, Great Pod cast Guys a Hand Salute from an Old Vietnam Veteran Keep learning your doing Awesome !!

[@kavynryan3159]

Im not a man who cries often. But these ALWAYS get to me. Especially growing up with a dad in the army (currently still enlisted and serving his 19th year now), it really makes me remember and feel everything i went through when he would come back. 3 deployments, tons of training in other states or countries, its all crazy to think how many people feel the same feelings I've felt

[@kReilly1988]

Navy is 6-8 months. Army and Marines are between 12-16. Airforce isn't really considered deployment unless you are Pararescue (basically Air Force Special Forces).

[@TheHurkulez]

I unintentionally surprised my family when I returned. My plane landed at the airport at 11pm due to a delay. And then drove for 2 hrs. Family was already in bed. So I just slept on the sofa. Imagine their surprise when they woke at 8am on "X-Mas" morning to find me in My Class A's sleeping on their sofa... That was the best X-Mas every. (We had not seen each other for 3yrs. While I was stationed in Germany....)

[@MadMax-pu1kj]

I had a 4 month "deployment" to Haiti. I had a 12 month "tour" to Korea (unaccompanied) and another 12 month tour to Saudi Arabia; I had two 2-year tours in Türkiye (accompanied with family).

[@phaethonprime3790]

I still haven't figured out why you 2 do this or why you are focused on the USA. - I am thankful that it worked out that way, I just don't get it. Maybe one day you can explain that. Most of what I did overseas was classified. However, I did come home with my squad because I asked to. I was a Corporal in the Marine Corps. - That means you are responsible for 4-8 lives on the battlefield. I lost 2 out of 6. - That was because my classified stuff had me sidetracked. Not a good excuse. Their families don't care about what I have to do. So, I showed up at the homecoming. I made my rounds and I took my beating. Then I drank almost a case of beer. ;)