attendants is an exceptional one, and my exceptional mom. reporter: it was the first time cole was working with his flight attendant mom. today is the first time in two years we re able to work together. she s been one of my biggest supporters in life and career. reporter: there she is, standing by his side, proud as she can be. mom, i love you, and to everyone onboard, welcome aboard our family friendly skies. reporter: and at dewitt elementary in ohio wow! you have a visitor. reporter: that s not just anyone in that tiger mascot costume. it s army argent perry, who has come back from the middle east to surprise his son, eli, on his very first day of school. that s eli s dad! we had a special