On January 6th 2014, Warriors’ Watch Riders would complete their first welcome home of the year, with help from sister organization A Hero’s Welcome.
Even though temperatures were at an all-time low, that would not stop the warm hearts of Airman 1st Class Michael Koder’s family; knowing that he would return home safely. Koder has served a year and a half in the United States Air Force. He was returning from his first, 6 month, deployment in Afghanistan where he was working security forces in the Kandahar Air Force Base. He earned several medals during his time of service but, has yet to officially receive them. During the ride brief his
family expressed that they could not be more proud of him.
Coming from a military family, Koder’s commitment to his country and family are prevalent. His triplet brothers are also enlisted in the Air Force. Koder even mentioned how he was able to see them even though they are all stationed at different bases, which are located in Germany and Montana
After the surprise at the airport where onlookers, including channel 6 and 29, there was an unofficial escort back to his Great Grandmother’s house where she made sure to have “his favorite chicken soup already on the stove.” Koder was not only greeted by a local fire company but, also family and friends who were eagerly waiting for his safe return.
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