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 31, 2007
'Job well done'
 SSgt Parks, Airman Wright, and Airman Zigler- the women of the nInth Air Force Commanders Support Staff at Shaw AFB, SC. Please salute the women of the Ninth Air Force Commanders Support Staff at Shaw AFB, SC. They selflessley provide support to over 1200 members of the Ninth Air Force daily and deserve recognition for a job well done. -- Jonnie Parks of Sumter, South Carolina 'The day before she deployed'
 A picture of SSgt Lola Howard (center) on the day before she deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. She is with the staff of the Kirtland NCO Academy, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico where she works as an executive assistant to the Commandant. -- Larry Gonzales of Albuquerque, New Mexico 'We love you daddy'
 Hello, this is my husband Sgt. David Moore with our daughter Jasmine when he left for his 2nd tour in Iraq on 3rd Jan.2007. He's in Ramadi with 1-41 FA from Ft. Stewart, GA. He's currently deployed and he'll be back home if everything will be fine between April and June 2008. We miss him a lot and can't wait to see him in October on his R&R in Italy where me and the kids (I'm Italian) are going... we love you daddy.. be safe! Your wife Daniela and kids Jasmine and Samuel -- Daniela Moore of Hinesville, Georgia On patrol in Taji, Iraq
 This picture is of my brother in law Gary Rangel and his platoon in Iraq. Please feel free to post what you feel is appropriate. Sincerely, Jose Medeiros. -- Jose Medeiros of San Jose, California 'My baby brother'
 This is my brother, Sgt. William Crawford with the 10th Mountain Division, stationed at Fort Drum, NY. He has 2 tours to Iraq, one of which he just returned in April 07. He will be returning to Iraq for the 3rd time in Nov.07. He was stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany for 3 years before returning to the states. When he returned home in April, we surprised our Mom and his Mother in law on Mother's Day. I also surprised him with a Welcome Home Party that weekend. He is my baby brother, and he is also my HERO. -- Robin Coker of Bay Minette, Alabama 'We are praying for your peace'
 Attached is a picture of my sister, Nancy Hinostroza, who has been serving in the Air Force for the past 12 years as a MP (K-9) this is a picture of her and her Service Dog (Dena) on a mission in Al Asad, Iraq. Of course we can't wait until you are home, but in the meantime we are praying for your peace amidst all of the violence you're having to face. I love you! Your sister, Nik -- Nikki Daggett of Spokane, Washington 'I am very proud of him'
 Here is a picture of my son, Sargeant Joe Simpson in Iraq. He is with the 318th Psychological Operations Company there. He's been in the Army Reserve since he was 18 and is a junior at the U.of Mo., Columbia Mo. He is also a resident advisor there. He is into his 7th month of his tour. He can't tell me where he is in Iraq because of his job there. I am VERY proud of him!!! -- Joe Simpson Sr, of Saint Louis, Missouri Thursday, August 30, 2007
Off to a running start
 Our son 1st Lt. Curt Driver served in Iraq and is now stationed in Korea. His new bride Capt Erin Driver was sent to Iraq only one week after they were married. They took a five day honeymoon, ran in the Nashville Marathon, and then she flew off to Iraq. -- Curtis & Betty Driver of Albany, Georgia Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Lizard King
 This is a photo of Sgt Travis Flowers USMC with an Iraqi lizard caught by he & his buddies. (They let the lizard go.) Travis loves the outdoors. Travis is with Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 out of Cherry Point, N.C. currently in Al-Asad Iraq. His Mom Maurean, Stepdad & Sister Veronica miss him & can't wait to see him come home soon. -- Dennis Fortenbaugh of Binghamton, New York Tuesday, August 28, 2007
'Such a brave man'
 My husband Shawn Efaw is currently serving in Iraq. He is a Cavalry Scout with the 1st and 40th CAV out of Ft. Richardson, Alaska. He has been serving in Iraq since last October. We have a son, Gunner, who will be turning a year old next month. He left when he was a week old. I am so fortunate to have such a brave man in my life. We cant wait until he comes home to us!! I also want to honor all the other men and women serving out country no matter where they are! Thank you to all of them! -- Nicole Efaw of Waterford, Ohio Monday, August 27, 2007
'Simply proud to be his wife'
 My husband is the Anti Submarine Warfare Officer aboard the USS Princeton, CG-59. This is a picture of him posing with several of the ships in his battlegroup. The two closest are aircraft carriers. He was standing onboard the USS Nimitz when this picture was taken. He is currently deployed somewhere in the Persian Gulf. I simply want to let my husband know that I am proud to be his wife and support him in all he does. -- Cary Jenkins of Pensacola, Florida |
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