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.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
'Daddy tractor'
 My Husband, Stephen Kneller, had this picture taken on the base where he is stationed in Iraq. It was taken in September 2007. Our 2 year old son Adler LOVES tractors so my husband sent this picture for him. I use the picture as the screen saver on our computer and everytime Adler see's it he says "Daddy tractor." My Husband's birthday is this Friday, October 12th. He is serving in Iraq and is slated to be home in November. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! WE LOVE YOU! He is a member of the 122nd Fighter WIng in Ft. Wayne, IN Avionics division. -- Kneller Family of Columbia City, Indiana 'Rogue 16'
 731st TC Company Security Forces. Rogue 16 Unit Kansas Army National Guard in Iraq. Sent in by Damen Therrell, for her fiance Spc. Josh Burrell, and his friends. -- Damen Therrell of El Dorado, Kansas Little brother
 The kid sitting down is my little brother, Nick. He just arrived in Kuwait to serve at a fire station on base. He is most upset about not being able to see the Buckeyes play this season and relays this to me every weekend when I send him the game updates. My parents and I are very proud of him and want to tell him Hi. -- Mychal Murdock of Columbus, Ohio The day he left
 Salute to Specialist Todd from his wife and daughter. He is currently in Iraq with 3rd ID out of Ft. Benning and we are so very proud of him. We miss him bunches too! This picture was taken the morning in March 07 that his 15 month journey began. -- Todd Family of Columbus, Georgia 'Ghost Riders'
 Ghost Riders Platoon, Camp Warhorse. My son Chris, is the medic for a 4 humvee, 20 man security platoon. They are all brothers, committed to their job and getting each other back to Ft Hood Texas in the same condition as when they left. I am humbled by their bravery and committment to service. I salute all the young men and women who chose to serve during wartime. Their unquestionable courage is a inspiration to all of us. I especially went to salute my son who is a medic with the Ghost Riders, a special security platoon at Camp Warhorse Iraq. These 20 men have done their mission well and hope to return to us by Christmas. -- William Roebuck of Westerville, Ohio Swearing in ceremony
 A different Salute to the Troops -- Our son Zachary Holt just (red long sleeve shirt) enlisted in the US Army. This is a picture of he and 15 other brave young men and women at the swearing in ceremony just a few hours before they were sent to various bases for basic training. Zachary is at Ft Leonard Wood, MO and will go into Information Technology. -- Jack and Valerie Holt of Oak Hill, West Virginia Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Greetings from Iraq
 Here is a picture of my son, Lcpl. Seth Modrynski, far right, and fellow Marines in Al-Asad, Iraq, They are with the Marine Corps Helicopter unit HMLA 773, Red Dogs. He wants to wish his sister Jade a Happy 20th Birthday and tell his family and friends he is doing fine. -- Douglas Modrynski of Houma, Louisiana 'Could not be more proud of anyone'
 Staff Sergeant Robert Heaton (on right with hand raised) reenlists for another term, while serving his third deployment to Iraq. Note other soldiers holding up the American Flag! What patriots!!! I am a CAPT in the US Navy and could not be more proud of anyone as I am Staff Sergeant Robert Heaton, US Army. Robert is my niece, Lindsay's, husband and is serving his third tour of duty in Iraq with the 82nd Airborne Division. In addition to his wife, he has a 20-month old daughter, Lili. -- Marty Taylor of Pensacola, Florida |
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.
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