Why do soldiers come home?

Regardless of the type of deployment, returning home is a cause for celebration. Patience and understanding of your soldier’s needs are most important. If your soldier was in a combat zone, they need time to decompress and reintegrate. They’ll return to their home Army base where they can take the time they need.

How do I make my homecoming special deployment?

Military Homecoming Ideas

  1. Make a Sign. The classic way to welcome your service member home is with a sign!
  2. Dress Up.
  3. Decorate the Yard.
  4. Leave a Note.
  5. Start a Bucket List.
  6. Create a Gift Basket.
  7. Recreate Holidays.
  8. Bring the Spa Home.

How often can soldiers come home?

Most military families move every 2 to 3 years, and some even more frequently. For a military child, it’s possible to have moved 10 times by the time they’re 12, and to change schools 6 to 9 times between kindergarten and high school graduation – it’s just what happens in the military.

What do you say to a soldier coming home?

Go beyond saying, “Thank you for your service.” “I’ve heard some veterans don’t like when civilians tell them, ‘Thank you for your service,’” says Liguori of Unite US. “It’s not offensive to them, but it creates a barrier, like civilians can just say thank you and it’s enough.

What happens at military homecoming?

Expect a range of emotions in children. Military homecomings are often accompanied by loud noises and unfamiliar faces. Because homecomings can vary in length and change unexpectedly, pack snacks, drinks, and small toys to keep your children occupied and happy.

Do soldiers cry?

Soldiers by nature are highly sensitive to the environment and its responses. However, soldiers do not grieve through wailing, howling, weeping and even sobbing. Their grief finds expression not through tears but through their silent anguish.