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, August 24, 2007
Puppy love
 On the left -- our son, SGT Brian Ruggiero and his canine partner, Iras. They are currently assigned to Camp Salerno, in the Khost province of Afghanistan. They have been there for 2 months. Brian has been in the Army since 2003. He chose MP's so he could follow in his dad's footsteps. His fiance', SGT Jessica Boehning, is also an MP dog handler currently in Iraq. Right -- our future daughter-in-law, SGT Jessica Boehning and her canine partner, Ben. She is currently in Q West Iraq and has been there since April. She and our son, SGT Brian Ruggiero met in Germany and became engaged on Valentine's Day of this year. We have never met Jess in person, but she is definitely one of the family. She and Brian are both MP dog handlers. -- Aleta and Joseph Ruggiero of Houston, Texas Thursday, August 23, 2007
'Doing what he believes in'
 This is PFC Marcus Valdez of League City TX. He is currently serving in Iraq with his fellow "battle buds" of the 82nd Airborne Division and his wife, PFC Carmen Valdez. We are so proud of him for doing what he believes in. We pray for their safe return. Please continue to support these heroes. -- Gil Valdez of League City, Texas Me and my Marine
 Hello my name is Natalia and I am the proud wife of a U.S. Marine -- CPL. Aldo Olortegui! He has served Two tours in Iraq and is currently stationed at Paris Island.M -- Natalia Olortegui of Port Royal, South Carolina Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Hoping he will be home soon
 My husband Cpl. Barnes is a Marine and he is currently serving in Iraq for his 2nd tour. While he has been gone in the past 8 months we have had a beautiful son. He did get to come home after I had him for 2 weeks. We dont know when he will be home, but we are hoping that it will be soon! -- Brandi Barnes of Winfield, Alabama |
On CNN TV
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