Perhaps no better evidence exists of how much homecomings mean than how often these stories and videos go viral on the internet. There are an innumerable number of these videos on the web showing the surprise homecoming (often someone returning from a military deployment) to a waiting family or spouse. These videos are touching and bring a smile to the face of any person that might be watching not to mention the shrieks and tears of those actually involved. Here’s one of our favorites:
But not all homecomings are surprise visits caught on camera. Most are planned out far in advance with excited (and nervous!) family members waiting at airports, homes and ports across the nation. For these types of homecomings often some kind of sign is needed. To help out waiting family members and friends we’ve put together a huge list of homecoming signs and sign ideas. We’ve included welcome home signs for Air Force, Military or Army and Navy personnel.
So regardless of the branch of military your hero is serving in and whether you’re looking for a cute sign, a clever or humorous one or one that has sentimental and special meaning for your loved one, we think you’ll find it below! We’ve broken down the ideas by the type of sign as there are common themes around countdown signs, kiss me signs, baby related signs, etc. Enjoy!
In addition to our current military welcome home signs, we offer free designs services and can create any sign you see below. Contact us today to have us help you or create one yourself using our online design tool.
Welcoming home a missionary instead? If so, check out our post on missionary homecomings and signs.
Military (Air Force, Army, Navy) Homecoming Sign Ideas
New Baby Signs
Many military spouses are either expecting or have given birth to a brand new child while their significant other is actively deployed. Check out these awesome homecoming sign ideas involving new or soon-to-arrive babies.
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Homecoming Sign Ideas With Children
Along with babies to be or newborns are the children themselves who have missed dad or mom during deployment. Check out these awesome sign ideas involving kids for the big homecoming day!
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My Hero
Boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife or just a loved one; those returning are undoubtedly a hero to some. Check out these fun hero signs for the big day that welcomes them home.
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Here I Am – Just Like I Promised
Another common theme of homecoming signs are ones that tell the returning servicemen and women that just as promised here I am waiting for you!
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Countdown and “Time” Signs
Perhaps the most popular type of homecoming sign is the ubiquitous countdown or time related sign. There are many variations but all convey the same message – no matter how long we’ve been apart, we’re now together!
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Kisses, Hearts, Love and More
While “time” and countdown signs come close to being the most popular type of sign, the truly most popular type of signs involve love, kisses, hugs and, ahem, in many other cases much more…don’t worry we’ve left the true “home only” signs for you to find for yourself on Pinterest.
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Check out our Military Welcome Home & Homecoming Signs Pinterest board for all these signs and much more.
