Derek arrived back in the United States from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. He was met by his wife Krysti, daughter Sydney, and Christopher, the son he had never seen. This photo shoot was done on behalf of Operation Love Reunited (OpLove) , an organzation of photographers who donate their time to capture moments like this. The photo shoots are done free of charge. For more information about OpLove or to find a photographer in your local area, go to http://www.oplove.org. “The photos and other content of this publication do not imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.”