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Family, friends, and sometimes even troops themselves send I-Report salutes nearly every day to U.S. military serving their country away from home. Take a look below as family and friends share stories of the troops they love.
Friday, July 13, 2007
'Serving as a single mom'
![]() SSgt Candice Pepitone has been serving in the USAF for the past five years as an Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman (or woman) otherwise known as a jet engine mechanic. She joined the Air Force as soon as she could after high school. The past year she has been serving as a single Mom due the fact that I was involuntarily stationed in California 4 months before her birth. Candice has not missed a beat since our daughters birth. She has deployed twice and has continued to progress in her career. I just wanted her to be recognized for all her hard work, dedication, and sacrifice to our country. I love her very much and want to thank her for everything she does to ensure our daughter is well taken care of and hope that someday we can be a family together. -- Cy Eckhardt of California City, California |
On CNN TV
Every weekday morning on Headline News' Morning Express, anchor Robin Meade and her team do a shout-out to U.S. troops by showing off photos and videos sent in by their loved ones. Tune in every hour between 6 and 10 a.m. to see the salutes on air, or click through the archives on this page.
Send your own salute
Do you have a friend or family member serving abroad in the U.S. military? Please share your story on iReport.com!
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