KFC surprises army mom, twins with reunion

WASHINGTON - Air Force Capt. Cherissa Jackson came home early from Afghanistan stunning her twin daughters...

From NBC Washington: Air Force Capt. Cherissa Jackson came home early from Afghanistan, Tuesday stunning her twin daughters. Jackson, a critical care nurse, hadn’t seen the girls since she was deployed back in June

“It’s like where three bandits together,” said Jackson, whose a single mother. “And when I’m not around them, it’s very hard, it’s very difficult.”

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The reunion took place at a Gaithersburg Kentucky Fried Chicken. The company organized and paid for the homecoming after hearing about Jackson’s story. She’s a single mom taking care of two girls while serving her country.

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