(left) Joanna and (right) April Ruiz react after realizing the eagle mascot was their mother, Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Ruiz on Sept. 30 in Jose Damien Elementary at El Paso, Texas. The school honors the “Camo Kids” program, which helps Soldiers returning from overseas surprise their children ( Army photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy D. Hughes/Released).

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