300 soldiers return from Afghanistan in an emotional family reunion

A homecoming for about 300 Fort Carson soldiers from the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division was held Friday morning at 12:45 at William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center.

Families filled the center earlier in the evening, preparing to greet their loved ones.

“I can’t wait for him to meet his son,” said Ursula Lopez, whose son, Damien, was born only three days after her husband was deployed.

The 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team deployed in February. They were gone for a total of nine months.

Teddy Anderson, the young son of Maj. John Anderson, immediately began crying after Major Anderson ran in front of the other soldiers to greet him and his brother.

“I was a little nervous,” said Teddy. “I hadn’t seen him in such a long time.

The 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team deployed to support the Resolute Support mission of conducting train, advise and assist operations that enable Afghan National Defense and Security Forces to increase security and stability in order to prevent terrorist safe havens.

One battalion also deployed to Kosovo in support of Multinational Battle Group-East, which is part of the larger NATO-led Kosovo Force.