After nine long months away from their families, Marines with a local reservist unit made their way Tuesday night to D.A. Carson Marine Corps Training Center on College Drive in Texarkana, Texas.

Emotions were high as nearly 100 family members and friends awaited the arrival of their loved ones who were serving their country in Iraq.

Clada Williams was anxious for the return of her twin sons, Cory and Cary, 21, who had been serving in the Marines for five years. It was their second tour in Iraq.

“I’m very excited and ready to see them,” said Williams, beami...

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