Salute to Troops

We've moved!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:38:00 +0000

Salute to Troops on "Morning Express with Robin Meade" has a new home, so update your links: http://salute.blogs.cnn.com.

You can find us there with the same great salutes to your troops!

A family salutes their loved soldier

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:52:00 +0000

The family of Chief Naval Aircrewman Robert Scott Abplanalp sends this salute to their loved soldier:

"We just want to tell him we miss him, love him and are so proud of him. He is a hero to all of us in every sense of the word. And his 3 year old nephew Andrew wants to give him a message: Go Seahawks! Love from his whole family and happy birthday!"

- Barb Trochta (mother in law)

A special salute for fathers

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 17:07:00 +0000

Headline News' Robin Meade gives a special salute to troops that are also fathers.

Salutes from Washington, D.C.

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Tue, 27 May 2008 10:36:00 +0000

Robin Meade traveled to the Lincoln Memorial for a special Memorial Day salute to troops.

A "Giant" inspiration

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:03:00 +0000

A man who lost his legs while serving in Iraq became an inspiration to others, including the New York Giants.

Operation Storytime

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Mon, 26 May 2008 14:00:00 +0000

Headline News' Robin Meade looks at one way parents at Camp Liberty in Iraq are keeping in touch with their children.

Donation brings troops back home

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Mon, 26 May 2008 13:55:00 +0000

The Kentucky National Guard spent some time with loved ones before shipping out, thanks to Billie Baird's kind act.

Special Salute to Troops

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:23:00 +0000

Here's a sneak peek at Monday's special Memorial Day edition of 'Salute to Troops,' including Robin's interview with Lt. Col. Greg Gadson, an army veteran with a purple heart and three bronze stars. He lost his legs in Iraq. And he's got a Super Bowl ring from the New York Giants.

Check back Monday for full coverage!

Salute to Troops hits the road!

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:42:00 +0000

Salute to Troops hits the road this weekend. Members of the Morning Express team will be in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, May 17, to get your salutes on tape.

You can find us at the Reflection Pool on the National Mall. Be a part of our special Memorial Day salutes!

- iReport.com: Can't make it in person? If you or someone you love is serving the country, send us their name, where they are serving and what they do.

Supermodel salutes troops

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:08:00 +0000

Supermodel Heidi Klum sends a greeting to thank troops for serving.

A family's salute

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:52:00 +0000

A man and his granddaughter send a salute to their loved one serving in Iraq.

Actress salutes the troops

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:26:00 +0000

Actress Raven Symone sends a salute to troops serving overseas.

Comedian salutes the troops

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:25:00 +0000

Comedian Margaret Cho sends a salute to troops serving overseas.

Family and friends salute

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:34:00 +0000

A wife sends a salute to her husband serving in Iraq, on behalf of all of his friends and family back home.

-- Janice Cohen of Hampton, VA

A salute from a fiancee

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:00:00 +0000

A soon-to-be military wife salutes her husband, Sgt. Adam Bradford, who serves both in Iraq and Afghanistan.

-- Bethany Costello of Jacksonville, NC

Parents salute their two sons

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:18:00 +0000

A family salutes two sons serving in the military.

-- Paul Gully of Orange Park, FL

A family grows stronger

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:55:00 +0000

Proud army wife Mary Lambert says her family's relationship has grown stronger since her husband, pictured with their children, begin serving in Iraq.

-- Mary Lambert of Ft. Polk, LA

A salute on the 5th anniversary of Iraq war

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:54:00 +0000

A woman salutes her husband on the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq. Pvt. Mark Paszkowski received the battalion coin in Afghanistan, and his family prays for his safe return home.

-- Michelle Paszkowski of Lawton, OK

A grandfather and hero to his family

noreply@blogger.com (Jennifer Jenkins) — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:25:00 +0000

This is Command Sergeant Major, Ray D. Harding. He is stationed at Camp Liberty in Baghdad, Iraq and based out of Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. They have been deployed since June 2007 and their hopeful return is May 2008-just in time for his grandson's 3rd birthday.

-- Janel Harding of Joplin, MO

Students salute classmate's dad

noreply@blogger.com (Nicole Saidi) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:33:00 +0000

This is a salute sent in from a 4th grade class in Camden, Delaware. They are saluting the father of a fellow student, Lexi Willard. Lexi speaks at the beginning. Sgt. Willard is deployed with the Air Force in Iraq.

-- Miss Matta's class at W.B. Simpson Elementary School

Daughters waiting for daddy

noreply@blogger.com (Nicole Saidi) — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 22:21:00 +0000

I would like to salute my husband SPC Richard "Tank" McCarty, who is currently serving in Iraq. I want him to know that his 2 daughters and I miss him dearly and can't wait to see him again! Rick deployed when our baby was only 8 weeks old, so she is looking forward to meeting her daddy again!

-- Carrie McCarty of Miami, Oklahoma

'Happy 22nd Birthday'

noreply@blogger.com (Danny Fell) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:40:00 +0000

Jeff Hutchinson's family and friends want to wish him a Happy Birthday. He is turning 22 on March 2. Currently, he is in Iraq serving his 15 month tour (he is working on one of the vehicles radios in this picture).

We all are so proud of him and can't wait to see him late this summer for his R&R. Stay safe and know we love and miss ya.

-- Nita Hutchinson of Uvalde, Texas

'Miss you so much'

noreply@blogger.com (Nicole Saidi) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:35:00 +0000

I am proud of my daughter SPC Laura Bonano who is serving in Iraq. I miss you so much Laura. Stay safe & return home soon. Can't wait to see you soon. Everyone says Hi & wants you to know how proud we are of you and how much we love & miss you. Love Mom

-- Kanda Bonano of Fort Wayne, Indiana

Always smiling

noreply@blogger.com (Katie) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:56:00 +0000

This is my husband Aaron, he's in Afghanistan. We miss him very much. As you can see he's smiling in the picture. He ALWAYS smiles no matter what the situation is. He's a great husband and father to our 2 children, Cameron and Conner.

-- Susie Sholar of Wasilla, Alaska

'Thank you for serving our country'

noreply@blogger.com (Katie) — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:57:00 +0000

Here is a wonderful picture taken of my Sean Tracy and his fellow soldiers serving in Baghdad. Our son is the one on the right. We are very proud of you Sean and thank you for serving our country for the past 7 years. We salute our men and women in uniform!

-- Alan and Kathleen Emond of Pensacola, Florida