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Bill Greene/Globe Staff
Robert McCarthy of Braintree greeted his 10-year-old son, Liam, at the Braintree Armory.
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Bill Greene/Globe Staff
The gathering marked the homecoming for "Charlie" Company of the 182d Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts National Guard.
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Bill Greene/Globe Staff
McCarthy was also welcomed home by his wife, Sheila, and son, Derek (left).
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Bill Greene/Globe Staff
The soldiers, who were deployed in Afghanistan for 12 months, were welcomed back with enthusiasm.
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Bill Greene/Globe Staff
Destiny Dansereau of Assonet held a sleeping bag for her cousin Kevin Medeiros during the homecoming ceremony.





