Marine returns home to family for two weeks

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Story Published: Nov 21, 2009 at 7:23 PM MDT

Story Updated: Nov 22, 2009 at 11:27 PM MDT

By Wes Horrocks

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POCATELLO - A marine is home with his family for the next two weeks.

LCPL Rick Mikesell was shocked to see so many people waiting when he walked off the plane.

He has spent time in Iraq, and expects to be deployed again next year.

While he's home he plans to reconnect with his family, and he'll teach a Mideast culture class. LCPL Rick Mikesell said, "I don't really feel like I deserve this. When I think of the things I've done I don't see myself deserving this, but apparently others think I do."

Mikesell is a 2007 graduate from Highland High School.

He joined the marines to add more structure to his life.

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