Syracuse, N.Y. — Eric Dungey had no clue it was happening.

His brother, Matt, received a month off from his service in the United States Army and arrived back on U.S. soil Friday, hours before Syracuse football opens the 2016 season against Colgate.

Matt Dungey flew in from Germany, where he's stationed, then arrived at the Carrier Dome to surprise Eric.

They hadn't seen each other since Christmas 2014.

When Eric stepped off the bus, Matt was waiting for him dressed in a blue Syracuse polo.

Eric engulfed his brother in a hug and couldn't keep his eyes from watering throughout the 30-second embrace.

Check out our video above to see soldier surprise his loved ones.

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