Salute to Troops

A family salutes their loved soldier

2008-06-20T10:52:00.000-07:00

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

2008-06-13T10:07:00.000-07:00

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

Salutes from Washington, D.C.

2008-05-27T03:36:00.000-07:00

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

A "Giant" inspiration

2008-05-26T07:03:00.000-07:00

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

Operation Storytime

2008-05-26T07:00:00.000-07:00

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

2008-05-26T06:55:00.000-07:00

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

Special Salute to Troops

2008-05-23T09:23:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-05-16T03:42:00.000-07:00

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

2008-05-12T03:08:00.000-07:00

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

A family's salute

2008-05-09T07:52:00.000-07:00

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

Actress salutes the troops

2008-04-28T09:26:00.000-07:00

Actress Raven Symone sends a salute to troops serving overseas.

Comedian salutes the troops

2008-04-21T07:25:00.001-07:00

Comedian Margaret Cho sends a salute to troops serving overseas.

Family and friends salute

2008-04-15T09:34:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-25T06:18:00.000-07:00

A family salutes two sons serving in the military.

-- Paul Gully of Orange Park, FL

A family grows stronger

2008-03-24T06:55:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-19T06:54:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-11T08:25:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-02T14:33:00.000-08:00

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

2008-03-02T14:21:00.000-08:00

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'

2008-02-28T11:40:00.000-08:00

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'

2008-02-27T11:35:00.000-08:00

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

2008-02-24T13:56:00.000-08:00

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'

2008-02-23T18:57:00.000-08:00

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

I love you Uncle Phil

2008-02-14T12:48:00.000-08:00

My name is Austin Lennox Swint. I live in Atlanta, Georgia and I would like to salute my Uncle, Major Kelvin P. Swint of Hinesville, Georgia. He is currently serving our country in Iraq. Uncle Phil, I love & miss you very much.

-- Austin Lennox Swint of Atlanta, Georgia