Author: Militarykind, USA TODAY

Transitioning to civilian life was tough for Army veteran Luis. He’s making his way out of the darkness by reaching back to help his fellow veterans.

This dad is known for getting his dance on at church. When his sailor daughter surprised him during service, he made a move no one was expecting.

Emotions were flying as Airman Tasha Kelly came back home from bootcamp and was greeted by her best friend.

If one military homecoming is enough to have you in tears, try watching all of these back-to-back.

Guess we know which branch he’s going into!

This Army vet skipped his own college graduation to be there for his daughter’s graduation. He even gave her her First Salute during the Army commissioning ceremony.

Graduation ceremonies are pretty predictable…unless you’re being surprised by someone in the military.

Just like on the battlefield, these veterans rely on each other for survival. They kayak with a purpose; to light each others’ way.

Little Connor had to touch his Army dad’s face to make sure he was really there.

He thought the surprise was his Marine brother’s hat… until he turned around.