NEWS'It feels like it's been a year," after soldiers returnJezzelle Cruz (left), watches as Joshua Rodriguez holds their four-month-old baby Zion Rodriguez during the return of the 38th Infantry Division's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Lawrence, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. The unit was lead in the nearly four-month operation by COL Bob Burke and CSM Steven Bishop, was the first National Guard unit in U.S. history to lead U.S. efforts in the Pacific Pathways exercises in Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. MG Gordon Ellis oversaw the unit from Indiana, and greeted the unitÕs return.Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Robert Scheer/IndyStarWO1 Tamesha Scotton gets a hug from her wife Hannah Scotton during the return of the 38th Infantry Division's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Lawrence, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. "It feels like it's been a year," Hannah said about the nearly four month deployment. The unit was lead in the nearly four-month operation by COL Bob Burke and CSM Steven Bishop, was the first National Guard unit in U.S. history to lead U.S. efforts in the Pacific Pathways exercises in Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. MG Gordon Ellis oversaw the unit from Indiana, and greeted the unitÕs return.Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Robert Scheer/IndyStarAinsley Anglin, 2, Ft. Wayne, waves to her father 1LT Tyler Anglin as she and family watch the return of the 38th Infantry Division's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Lawrence, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. The unit was lead in the nearly four-month operation by COL Bob Burke and CSM Steven Bishop, was the first National Guard unit in U.S. history to lead U.S. efforts in the Pacific Pathways exercises in Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. MG Gordon Ellis oversaw the unit from Indiana, and greeted the unitÕs return.Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Robert Scheer/IndyStarCOL Bob Burke walks with family members after the return of the 38th Infantry Division's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Lawrence, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. The unit was lead in the nearly four-month operation by COL Bob Burke and CSM Steven Bishop, was the first National Guard unit in U.S. history to lead U.S. efforts in the Pacific Pathways exercises in Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. MG Gordon Ellis oversaw the unit from Indiana, and greeted the unitÕs return.Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Robert Scheer/IndyStar1LT Tyler Anglin, Ft. Wayne Ave, greets his three children during the return of the 38th Infantry Division's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Lawrence, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. The unit was lead in the nearly four-month operation by COL Bob Burke and CSM Steven Bishop, was the first National Guard unit in U.S. history to lead U.S. efforts in the Pacific Pathways exercises in Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. MG Gordon Ellis oversaw the unit from Indiana, and greeted the unitÕs return.Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Robert Scheer/IndyStarThe return of the 38th Infantry Division's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Lawrence, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. The unit was lead in the nearly four-month operation by COL Bob Burke and CSM Steven Bishop, was the first National Guard unit in U.S. history to lead U.S. efforts in the Pacific Pathways exercises in Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. MG Gordon Ellis oversaw the unit from Indiana, and greeted the unitÕs return.Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Robert Scheer/IndyStarCPT Steve Otten kisses his fiancee Brittney Harbit, Hammond, during the return of the 38th Infantry Division's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Lawrence, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. The unit was lead in the nearly four-month operation by COL Bob Burke and CSM Steven Bishop, was the first National Guard unit in U.S. history to lead U.S. efforts in the Pacific Pathways exercises in Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. MG Gordon Ellis oversaw the unit from Indiana, and greeted the unitÕs return.Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Robert Scheer/IndyStarDecember Avallone walks with her brother CW2 Randal Avallone to the car after the return of the 38th Infantry Division's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Lawrence, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. The unit was lead in the nearly four-month operation by COL Bob Burke and CSM Steven Bishop, was the first National Guard unit in U.S. history to lead U.S. efforts in the Pacific Pathways exercises in Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. MG Gordon Ellis oversaw the unit from Indiana, and greeted the unitÕs return.Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Robert Scheer/IndyStarFamily and friends watch the return of the 38th Infantry Division's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Lawrence, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. The unit was lead in the nearly four-month operation by COL Bob Burke and CSM Steven Bishop, was the first National Guard unit in U.S. history to lead U.S. efforts in the Pacific Pathways exercises in Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. MG Gordon Ellis oversaw the unit from Indiana, and greeted the unitÕs return.Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Robert Scheer/IndyStarFamily and friends greet the return of the 38th Infantry Division's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Lawrence, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. The unit was lead in the nearly four-month operation by COL Bob Burke and CSM Steven Bishop, was the first National Guard unit in U.S. history to lead U.S. efforts in the Pacific Pathways exercises in Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. MG Gordon Ellis oversaw the unit from Indiana, and greeted the unitÕs return.Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Robert Scheer/IndyStarFamily and friends watch the return of the 38th Infantry Division's 76th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Lawrence, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018. The unit was lead in the nearly four-month operation by COL Bob Burke and CSM Steven Bishop, was the first National Guard unit in U.S. history to lead U.S. efforts in the Pacific Pathways exercises in Australia, Indonesia, and Japan. MG Gordon Ellis oversaw the unit from Indiana, and greeted the unitÕs return.Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Robert Scheer/IndyStar