Sharp shooters

Soldiers Magazine, June, 2005 by Kristen Chandler Toth, Margot Cornelius

GERMANY -- A group of 198 Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, arrived in Schweinfurt and attended a welcome-home reception at the Finney Fitness Center. This was one of three groups to arrive on the day, bringing the total number of redeployed Soldiers to 307. The group was greeted by a gym packed with beaming family members eager to hear the magic word "dismissed,"

With the American flag in the spotlight, Soldiers bow their heads for a brief prayer during their welcome-home ceremony.

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Wedged between his wife, Stephanie and and his daughter, Savannah, SPC Jeremy Gilmore takes it all in.

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Stacey White and her children, Jordan, Caitlyn and Haley scream with delight as they see their husband and father march in.

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Returning Soldiers bow their heads during a memorial service for fallen comrades.

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SPC Charles Wade takes a moment to bond with his 6-month-old daughter, Haven.

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