United States Army Specialist Marc Habel, 27, of Mary D, who joined the active Army in 2009, is currently home on a two-week leave from Afghanistan. Habel has been away from his family for months and plans on enjoying every second he has with them before having to go back to Afghanistan. Marc is the father of two young children and husband to Nicole Habel of Mary D. Pictured with Marc, center, are, from left, father and fellow Army veteran Poncho Habel, son Evan, 4, wife Nicole holding Damanich, 10-months, and niece McKenzie Habel, 12.