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, didn'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 .