EP-3E crew reunited with families

Photos by Jason Carter / Stars and Stripes
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Lt. Shane Osborn's family waits for the EP-3E pilot to arrive at Saturday's huge homecoming celebration at Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, Washington.

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Petty Officer 3rd Class Rodney Young is greeted by his mom, Tilda.

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Lt. Patrick Honeck, of La Mesa, Calif., is welcomed by his family.

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Marine Sgt Richard Pray, Geneseo, Ill., hugs his family.

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Crewmembers walk down a long red carpet into a hangar filled with around 3,000 people.

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Lt. Shane Osborn, right, and other crewmembers at Saturday's reception.

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Petty Officer 2nd Class David Cecka, of Leavenworth, Wash., waves to the crowd.

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Lt. Marcia Sonon, Lenharstville, Pa., hugs her mom.

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Petty Officer 2nd Class David Cecka, Leavenworth, Wash., holds his baby.

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Lt. (j.g.) John Comerford, of Palos Verdes Estates, Calif, hugs his wife.

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Lt. Shane Osborn wipes as tear as he approaches his family.
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