Family and friends wait for soldiers return

The 821st at the West Virginia Air National
Guard armory Photos courtesy of Kaye Yoak

When the 821st Engineer Company activated last July to Iraq, Robby Parsons was among 12 other Calhoun men deployed with the unit.

The Company returned to West Virginia soil Sunday, landing at the WV Air National Guard Hangar in Charleston.

SPC Parsons' family and friends were there to greet their soldier and held a reception for him later in the evening. Parsons' children, Garrett, Chase and Summer were especially happy to have daddy home.

(L) Robby's daughter, Summer holds hands with
cousin Adam as they wait for planes to land
(R) Kaylin Parsons has a rose for Uncle Robby

(L)The Parsons children greet Robby
(R) Chase with Daddy at Sunday reception