# @nbcchicago on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DX7c2xbD7iQ
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/65197586-nbcchicago-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/d8dda72210.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-05-04T19:44:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC Chicago (@nbcchicago) — https://gondola.cc/nbcchicago

## Caption

A second grader got the surprise of a lifetime when his dad returned home after 11 months of deployment. The Wisconsin father revealed his identity after showing up to a school event in a disguise. ❤️ #military #homecoming #surprise #militaryhomecoming #militarylife

## Stats

- **Views:** 13,822
- **Likes:** 621
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 7

## Tags

surprise, military, militaryhomecoming, militarylife, homecoming

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