U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth Taiclet, 633rd Communications Squadron client systems technician, embraces his children after surprising them at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Va., Sept. 28, 2013, when he returned one week early from his year-long deployment. After months of careful planning with his wife, Melissa, and the park’s staff, Taiclet set the stage for his surprise to take place during a Halloween-themed performance at the park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class R. Alex Durbin/Released)