Gate C, 0715 this morning. Worth every single day of the wait.
The gift table
Spoil Staff Sgt. Elena Alvarez a little
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Big diner breakfast, on us
from Dana & Priya
“First real breakfast back. Extra hash browns, obviously.”
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Spa day for two
from Rosa
“For you AND Maya, mija. She held down the fort.”
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A very large bone for Biscuit
from the Chen family
“She waited the hardest of anyone.”
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Two tickets, first home game
from Sgt. Ramirez
“Section 112, like old times.”
🎁 Elena & Maya's second honeymoon
Nine months apart earned them a beach week with no alarms and no time zones. Help send them somewhere warm.
59% of the way there · 17 people chipped in
The guestbook
Leave Staff Sgt. Elena Alvarez a message
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Mayaher wife
The porch light is off. You're asleep upstairs and Biscuit won't leave your boots. Nine months I rehearsed what I'd say, and all I've got is this: welcome home, my love. Stay a while.
Sgt. Ramirezher battle buddy
ALVAREZ!! who am i supposed to trade MRE jalapeño cheese with now?? enjoy real coffee and a real mattress, you earned every second. see you at drill, sgt 🫡
Leoher nephew
TIA ELENA IS HOME!!! ok but who else has an aunt who can do 50 pushups and still loses at mario kart. missed you so much. rematch tonight 🎮🎉
Rosaher mom
Mija, I lit a candle at St. Anthony's every single Sunday you were gone. Father Mike says he expects to see you at Mass himself. Your room still has every track trophy. All my love, always.
Danacollege roommate
Remember telling me ROTC was 'just for the scholarship'? Twelve years and three deployments later, look at you. Proudest of you, Al. Brunch Sunday — no excuses, mimosas on me.
Garynext-door neighbor
Don't ask how many hours went into your lawn. The Alvarez turf standard is a heavy burden, Sergeant. The grill's hot whenever you two wander over. Welcome home 🇺🇸