PHOTOS: Alan Gross Steps Out On U.S. Soil After Release From Cuban Prison

Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) on Wednesday captured American contractor Alan Gross’ first steps on U.S. soil in five years, after he was released from prison in Cuba.

Alan Gross. Back on U.S. soil. pic.twitter.com/Ut5jvdQGg2

— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) December 17, 2014

Flake, along with Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), accompanied Gross on the plane from Cuba to the U.S.

Here are some other photos of Gross’ return:

#AlanGross embracing Tim Rieser on the tarmac with wife Judy. Back on American soil! pic.twitter.com/VVvBcPyDcM

— Jill Zuckman (@jzuckman) December 17, 2014

.@JohnKerry embraces #AlanGross at Joint Base Andrews. pic.twitter.com/2KVU3yPfgQ

— Jill Zuckman (@jzuckman) December 17, 2014

Alan and Judy Gross. Together again. Just before leaving Cuba this morning. #alangross pic.twitter.com/cdIlIkYfF3

— Jeff Flake (@JeffFlake) December 17, 2014