Welcome Home Battery H

Last night, Hotel Battery 3rd Battalion 14th Marine Regiment returned home to Richmond. Deployed in Iraq , they have been training Iraqi police and providing convoy security.

As they got off the buses, they passed by the Presentation of Flags provided by the Patriot Guard. I was privileged to be a part of this and was especially touched by PG members who have lost loved ones in this conflict that were there to welcome Battery H.

When the Marines hit the parade deck a shout went up that must have been heard in a three county radius. They lined up in formation looking proud and strong. As soon as they were dismissed, their friends and families literally engulfed them with joy. It was lovely pandemonium.

Well done, Marines! Welcome Home!