Gallery: Welcome Back Celebration for the 201st Engineer Battalion

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Derek Sizemore receives a kiss from Stephanie Dewitt as the Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

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The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

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Sgt. 1st Class Derek Stephens receives a hug from his wife Amy Stephens as the Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

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The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

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The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

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The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

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Melanie Stephens holds up a sign as the Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

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Eric Whissen receives a hug from his wife Savannah Whissen as the Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

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The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

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Leah Suttles, Amber Carper, and Kenzie Kelley wait for the troops to arrive as the Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

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The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

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Eric Whissen poses for a photo with his daughter Chelbie and wife Savannah as the Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

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The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.

Mark Webb/The Herald-Dispatch

The Kentucky National Guard hosts a welcome home ceremony for more than 400 troops from the 201st Engineer Battalion on Thursday, March 5, 2009, at Boyd County Middle School.