Tears, hugs, and heartfelt embraces filled the air at Hunter Army Airfield as soldiers from the 14th Field Hospital, 16th Hospital Center, returned home to Fort Stewart after a grueling nine-month deployment in Iraq. Families lined the tarmac with signs and open arms, eager to welcome back their loved ones who served with honor and courage.

During their deployment, these medical professionals provided critical expeditionary Role 3 health service support—delivering early-entry hospitalization, trauma resuscitation, and life-saving surgeries to service members in high-risk environments. Their expertise and dedication helped increase survivability for personnel on the front lines, reaffirming their unit’s vital role in military medical operations across the globe.

As they step back into the arms of their families and community, their sacrifice and service are not only remembered—they are deeply appreciated.
— U.S. Army video by Sgt. Bernabe Lopez