From Mental Floss:
I can’t begin to imagine how hard it would be to leave my family for months at a time, especially if my destination were Iraq or Afghanistan. And I don’t know how I could deal with my wife being deployed overseas. These reunion videos—for me, at least—shed a tiny beam of light on how emotionally draining being a military family can be. They’ll also make you want a dog.
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Hat Tip: Armchair Generalist
My Comment: I had a border collie for 14 years. There was a period when I had to go overseas for three months .... I will never forget the reception that I received from him when I got home. These videos bring back all of those memories .... and more.