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Soldier Surprises Sister During Senior Night Basketball Game

A high school basketball player's jaw dropped in shock when she headed into her team's huddle and discovered her soldier brother standing in the center. Anthony Klinekole, 24, shares a close bond with his sister, Arielle Ward, 17, and so he was determined to make it home to Mescalero, New Mexico, for her senior night game. A specialist with the United States Army, Anthony is based in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and hadn't seen his sister for a couple of months before optimistically requesting leave to travel home. His mom, Ihleen, 42, said she and her son weren't expecting the surprise to happen, but after his leave was indeed approved, Anthony prepared to travel home on February 14 for the big surprise. Having been collected from the airport, Anthony then headed to Ruidoso High School, where Arielle's coach assisted with the surprise. Arielle's teammates all huddled around Anthony as she headed out onto the court – then, when she was nearby, they all separated, revealing her brother in military uniform. As soon as Arielle saw Anthony standing there, her jaw dropped, and she froze on the spot in shock, before she entered the huddle, where she gave Anthony a much-needed and emotional hug.
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Location: Mescalero, New Mexico, USA
  • Date Acquired: 03-13-2025
  • Date Filmed: 02-14-2025
  • Orientation: Vertical
  • Footage Type: Cell Phone
  • Rights :  TV & Digital, Commercial, Publishing
Tags:  Basketball , soldier , sister , siblings , reunion , homecoming , new mexico

Soldier Surprises Sister During Senior Night Basketball Game

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