This is the heartwarming moment a military father springs an elaborate homecoming surprise on his eight-year-old son by photobombing his class picture . Video footage shows Corporal James Bass of North Carolina sneaking up behind his son Joshua while he strikes a formal pose in front of a scenic backdrop . Then , as the photographer shows the third-grader the finished photo he took , he spots his father pulling a goofy jazz hands pose in the background and turns around to see him standing there . 'Daddy ! ' Joshua exclaims , as he runs towards his father and gives him a big hug . Scroll down for video . Caught on camera : This is the emotional moment a military father springs an elaborate homecoming surprise on his eight-year-old son by photobombing his school picture . Hello son ! Video footage shows corporal James Bass of North Carolina sneaking up behind his son Joshua as he stands in front of a scenic backdrop striking a formal pose for the camera . He 's behind you : Then , as the photographer shows the third-grader the finished photo he took , he spots his father pulling jazz hands in the background and turns around to see him standing there . Emotional moment : 'Daddy ! ' Joshua exclaims as he runs towards his father and gives him a big hug . 'How you doing ? ' corporal Bass says , getting a solid 'good ' in response . 'You still got it , ' Joshua adds , as he smiles from ear-to-ear . According to WTVD TV , Bass had returned home after being deployed in Kuwait for a year . He talked with staff at Pearsontown Elementary School in Durham to coordinate the surprise for his son . Lifetime memories : No doubt Joshua will treasure his photobombed school picture for years to come . Bystanders who watched the scene unfold were seen smiling in the background as the cameras continued to roll . ' I got you , did n't I ? ' Bass said as he held his son in his arms for the first time in months . 'Yes , you did , ' Joshua replied with a chuckle .
Video footage shows corporal James Bass of North Carolina sneaking up behind his son Joshua as he stands in front of a scenic backdrop . When the photographer shows the third-grader the finished photo he took , he spots his father in the background . The father-son then share a big hug with smiles all round .