The wife of this fighter jet pilot tried to keep a secret from him for months.

A career in the military means being away from home from time to time. And when they are, many soldiers are separated from their families. This sometimes leads to painful, yet beautiful stories. Take, for example, US fighter jet pilot Lonnie Anderson, who came home to a very special surprise after his military service…

Goodbye

When Anderson left home in January 2017, he initially expected to be away from home for about five months. A few months later, however, it would become clear that his trip would be extended. An unexpected twist, but it was nothing compared to the shock that awaited him on his return…

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Off to Afghanistan

Anderson, his wife Abigail and their three children were no strangers to the fighter jet pilot family life. The fighter jet pilot had been away from home for extended periods before, so when he left for Afghanistan in early 2017, the family knew what to expect.

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