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Returning Soldier Surprises Son Dressed as Captain America From 'The Avengers'

Mithun Divakaran — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 21:00:54 +0000

Kids love and look up to Captain America from ‘The Avengers,’ so it was a shock for this one boy to see his favorite superhero show up on his doorstep. Though the bigger shock came when he realized that this real-life strong man was actually his army dad returning from Afghanistan.

President Welcomes US Soldiers Home After 8 Years of War [PICTURES, VIDEO]

J. Patrick — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:01:20 +0000

President Barack Obama made good on his campaign promise to end the war in Iraq. On Wednesday, the president was at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to welcome troops returning home from Iraq for the last time. The President thanked the families of the troops who bore the challenges that they endured while spouses were [...]

Returning Soldier Gives Fiance Joyful Surprise During Football Game [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:42 +0000

Staci Lowe got the surprise of her life at a Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday when fiancé William Bell, an Army staff sergeant who wasn’t expected home from Iraq until later in the week, ran onto the field during halftime. As Lowe and her children watched a special video message from Bell, he jogged [...]

Russian Soldiers Have Super Macho Pillow Fight [VIDEO]

Paul Ciampanelli — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:35 +0000

Just a couple dozen Russian army regulars beating the crap out of each other with pillows. What’s manlier than that? Watch the fun below. [via The Daily What] Read Original: Russian Soldiers Have Super Macho Pillow Fight [VIDEO]

Soldier Returns Home, Surprises Family at Baseball Game [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:50:27 +0000

We've enjoyed a lot of foul ball videos lately, but none like the one you're about to see.

We've seen a dad that managed to hold on to his kid, one that (oops!) dropped his kid, a selfless kid that gave up a ball, a sweet kid that got a bit emotional, a pouty kid, and even George Bush dodging a foul ball.

This video is different. Ruby and Gracie Weichman got quite a surprise the other night at a minor league baseball game. The 4-year-old twins, and their mother Abby were chosen by the Spokane Review to participate in its newspaper toss before the game. The surprise came when the girls' father, Air Force Sergent Chris Weichman, emerged from the Spokane Indians' dugout after just returning from this third tour of duty in Afghanistan!

You may need to grab some Kleenex when you hit the jump and watch this video!

First Place Bank Collecting Items for Local Troops

Erin Bishop — Mon, 23 May 2011 14:13:15 +0000

Are you wondering how you can help support our troops overseas? Starting Wednesday, First Place Bank will be collecting items to send to local troops overseas. You can stop by any branch until June 8 if you would like to help out.