MANNHEIM, Germany — Soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade were welcomed home during a ceremony at Coleman Barracks on Monday. About 70 soldiers were returning from a yearlong deployment to Iraq.

Spc. Joshua Collins hugs his daughters, Rhylie Mae, left, and Payten.

Friends and family members cheer as soldiers from the 18th Military Police Brigade, enter a welcome home ceremony after their year-long deployment to Iraq at Coleman Barracks in Mannheim, Germany. About 70 soldiers came home this week.

Col. Jim Brown, commander, 18th Military Police Brigade, praises the hard work and dedication of the brigade during their year-long deployment to Iraq, Monday, at a welcome home ceremony for the unit at Coleman Barracks in Mannheim, Germany. About 70 soldiers returned home on Monday.