A U.S. Navy lieutenant from Gloucester Township pulled off a special homecoming surprise for his mother at a local restaurant.

Lt. Joe Andricola has been on the USS Washington for seven months, and Wesdnesday, he surprised his mom at the Mission BBQ – with a little help from Warrior Watch.

Andricola is also part of the Gloucester Township Police Department, along with his father. His blue family was present to see the special moment.