The context of the following conversation is Casey had a meeting with an old friend. They met their friend at a bar.:
Casey says I met my old friend at a bar last night..
The friend responds Who's your old friend?.
Casey responds Alex, do you remember him?.
The friend responds Is he the guy who joined the marines after high school?.
Casey responds He's out now.  He went overseas for years..
The friend responds I am happy he made it home.  How is he?.