Heartwarming reunion at NAS-Lemoore as Strike Fighter Squadrons return home

Heartwarming Reunion At NAS Lemoore As Strike Fighter Squadrons Return Home

LEMOORE, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Holding signs that read “It’s been too long” and “Welcome Home,” 10-year-old Grace and her siblings waited anxiously for their dad’s return.  Navy Commander Benjamin Rothenburg has been away at sea for 265 days  After that long wait, the moment finally arrived: a sweet and emotional reunion.  “I was really excited, I was jumping up and down screaming,” says Grace.  “It’s been challenging for sure. We have been doing …

Heartwarming reunion at NAS-Lemoore as Strike Fighter Squadrons return home

There were heartwarming homecomings for U.S. Navy air crews returning to NAS Lemoore after nearly nine months at sea.