Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Montera returned to Joint Base Lewis-McChord’s main parade ground today for the first time since he left for Afghanistan more than a year ago.
He made his way onto the field in his wheelchair, rejoining the ranks of soldiers he last saw in March when a Taliban mortar round triggered explosions that deliver near-fatal injuries in Kandahar province.
Read more here: http://blog.thenewstribune.com/military/2013/02/05/we-are-glad-you-are-home-3rd-stryker-brigade-marks-end-of-afghanistan-tour-today-at-jblm/
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