NewsDecember 8, 2017

Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprises his kids, Sean Bierbaun and Alannah Bierbaun, at school for the holidays.

Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprises his son Sean Bierbaun, 10, during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Sean said it took him a minute to recognize his dad since now Sgt. Probst has a shaved head.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprises his son Sean Bierbaun, 10, during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Sean said it took him a minute to recognize his dad since now Sgt. Probst has a shaved head.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst  gives his son Sean Bierbaun, 10, a hug while he surprised him during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst gives his son Sean Bierbaun, 10, a hug while he surprised him during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Sean Bierbaun runs to hug his mother Ashley Probst after his dad Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprised him during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Sean Bierbaun runs to hug his mother Ashley Probst after his dad Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprised him during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst points out his daughter Alannah Bierbaun while he surprised her during an assembly at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst points out his daughter Alannah Bierbaun while he surprised her during an assembly at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Alannah Bierbaun, 8, runs towards her dad, Staff Sgt. Michael Probst, after he surprised her during an assembly at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Alannah Bierbaun, 8, runs towards her dad, Staff Sgt. Michael Probst, after he surprised her during an assembly at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Alannah Bierbaun, 8, runs into the arms of her dad, Staff Sgt. Michael Probst, after he surprised her during an assembly at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Alannah Bierbaun, 8, runs into the arms of her dad, Staff Sgt. Michael Probst, after he surprised her during an assembly at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst kisses his daughter Alannah Bierbaun, 8, after he surprised her during an assembly at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst kisses his daughter Alannah Bierbaun, 8, after he surprised her during an assembly at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Alannah Bierbaun, 8, runs into the arms of her dad, Staff Sgt. Michael Probst, after he surprised her during an assembly at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Alannah Bierbaun, 8, runs into the arms of her dad, Staff Sgt. Michael Probst, after he surprised her during an assembly at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Alannah Bierbaun, 8, smiles looking up at her dad, Staff Sgt. Michael Probst, next to her brother Sean Bierbaun, right, after he surprised her during an assembly at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Alannah Bierbaun, 8, smiles looking up at her dad, Staff Sgt. Michael Probst, next to her brother Sean Bierbaun, right, after he surprised her during an assembly at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Second graders perform a play during an assembly before Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprises his daughter Alannah Bierbaun at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Second graders perform a play during an assembly before Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprises his daughter Alannah Bierbaun at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Ashley Probst and Staff Sgt. Michael Probst hug and kiss their daughter Alannah Bierbaun after Staff Sgt. Probst surprised her at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Ashley Probst and Staff Sgt. Michael Probst hug and kiss their daughter Alannah Bierbaun after Staff Sgt. Probst surprised her at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Central Middle School Principal Rex Crosnoe looks back as he holds onto Sean Bierbaun, 10, during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Sean's dad Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprised him at school for the holidays.
Central Middle School Principal Rex Crosnoe looks back as he holds onto Sean Bierbaun, 10, during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Sean's dad Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprised him at school for the holidays.
Alannah Bierbaun wipes away a tear after her father Staff Sgt. Michael Probst, left, surprised her during an assembly next to her brother Sean Bierbaun and mother Ashley Probst at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Alannah Bierbaun wipes away a tear after her father Staff Sgt. Michael Probst, left, surprised her during an assembly next to her brother Sean Bierbaun and mother Ashley Probst at Clippard Elementary School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprises his son Sean Bierbaun, 10, during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Sean said it took him a minute to recognize his dad since now Staff Sgt. Probst has a shaved head.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprises his son Sean Bierbaun, 10, during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Sean said it took him a minute to recognize his dad since now Staff Sgt. Probst has a shaved head.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst walks up to his son Sean Bierbaun, 10, and Principal Rex Crosnoe during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Sean said it took him a minute to recognize his dad since now Staff Sgt. Probst has a shaved head.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst walks up to his son Sean Bierbaun, 10, and Principal Rex Crosnoe during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau. Sean said it took him a minute to recognize his dad since now Staff Sgt. Probst has a shaved head.
Sean Bierbaun, 10, reacts to a surprise visit from his dad Staff Sgt. Michael Probst during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Sean Bierbaun, 10, reacts to a surprise visit from his dad Staff Sgt. Michael Probst during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst  gives his son Sean Bierbaun, 10, a hug while he surprised him during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst gives his son Sean Bierbaun, 10, a hug while he surprised him during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kids hold up signs reading "Welcome Home" after Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprised his son Sean Bierbaun during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Kids hold up signs reading "Welcome Home" after Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprised his son Sean Bierbaun during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst  gives his son Sean Bierbaun, 10, a hug while he surprised him during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Staff Sgt. Michael Probst gives his son Sean Bierbaun, 10, a hug while he surprised him during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Central Junior High School 8th grade jazz band performs after Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprised his son Sean Bierbaun during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
Central Junior High School 8th grade jazz band performs after Staff Sgt. Michael Probst surprised his son Sean Bierbaun during an assembly at Central Middle School Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 in Cape Girardeau.
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