Veterans Day, which began as Armistice Day and honored the official end of World War I, is now a day to celebrate and remember all veterans.
Throughout the year, thousands of troops come home from long deployments to be greeted by family and friends at official homecoming celebrations.
These photos show that it really is good to be home:
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Cpl. Todd F. Michalek/U.S. Marine Corps
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Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Michael C. Barton
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Lance Cpl. Levi Schultz/U.S. Marine Corps
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Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Johans Chavarro/U.S. Navy
Sgt. Brad Mincey/U.S. Army National Guard
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