Iowa National Guard soldier surprises his children after 10-month deployment

Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Bruch returned from a 10-month deployment and surprised his five children at their school and day care in Carroll County, Iowa, after being among 145 soldiers who came home to Des Moines.

Sgt. 1st Class Nathan Bruch of the Iowa Army National Guard returned from a 10-month deployment and surprised his children during a school visit in Carroll County, Iowa. The family had believed he was still deployed in Iraq before the return. Bruch was among 145 soldiers who came home to Des Moines this week. He reunited with his wife, Casey, at the 132d Fighter Wing at the Des Moines Airport the day before the school visits. Key details: - Bruch visited classrooms at Ar-We-Va Community School in Westside where his four oldest children attend. - His children’s ages reported were 11, 10, 7, 6, and a 2-year-old who was met at day care. - He was one of 145 soldiers who returned from a 10-month deployment to Des Moines. - The reunion with his wife was reported at the 132d Fighter Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard at Des Moines Airport; local coverage captured the moment she ran into his arms. Summary: The surprise visits reunited Bruch with his five children and followed his return with other members of his unit after nearly a year away. Undetermined at this time.