Fort Campbell, KY – The flight arrived just before midnight with soldiers from the 1st Brigade Combat Team after a year long deployment to Afghanistan. Friends and family gathered just outside hanger 3 to welcome home their soldiers.
As the plane landed, you could hear the cheers of excitement build to a roar as their loved ones were finally home.
Dena Rand-Crume was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her husband SPC Nathan Crume. They are looking forward to a vacation at the Biltmore once block leave gets started.
Once inside the hanger Brigadier General Jeffrey N. Colt welcomed everyone home in a short speech to the soldiers.
Afterwards everyone was allowed 15 minutes of family time before heading back to their unit to turn in their gear.
If you wish to attend a Welcome Home Ceremony, check the flight schedules online, as times are subject to change at any time. When arriving to Fort Campbell, enter via Gate 7; if you don’t have installation stickers on your vehicle, you will be required to get a visitor pass. From there just follow the signs to the ceremony parking. Waiting buses transport the Family members safely to the hanger.