U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew D. Johnston/Released 111218-M-9426J-003.jpg
Dec 18, 2011
Gunnery Sgt. Alex F. Melo, the counter improvised explosive device chief for 2nd Marine Division Forward, embraces his daughter Kimberly Melo, after surprising her with an early homecoming for rest and recuperation from Afghanistan, Dec. 18, at their home aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. His family was under the impression he was coming home two days later and had no idea he was hiding around the corner to surprise them.
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