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Soldier gives daughter Valentine’s Day surprise with return from Afghanistan

A soldier home from Afghanistan surprised his 10-year-old daughter with a sweet Valentine’s Day gift she'll never forget.

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Feb 14, 2020, 5:49 PM

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