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ALBANY, N.Y. -- A local soldier receives a warm welcome home from his family and friends Clifton Park native Jake LaMountain landed in Albany Saturday after returning back to the US from Afghanistan last week.

He is stationed in Gulfport, Mississippi. LaMountain was welcomed by a huge crowd from the American Legion Post 1450 in Halfmoon, who organized a welcome party to greet him with signs and flags, thanking him for his service.

He said he is happy to be home just in time to go to a boxing match with his dad and watch the Giants in the Super Bowl.

Although, LaMountain admits, it is emotional.

LaMountain, U.S. Navy Petty Officer, 3rd Class said, “I haven't seen my niece in a long time. Coming here is wonderful. I was expecting to see my parents, sister, mike, I just didn't realize this whole thing. It's very overwhelming right now. Still trying to get adjusted and used to the time zone changes and what not."

Now that he's home, LaMountain said he is most excited to spend time with his family, drink a beer, and go snowboarding.