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, July 31, 2008
We've moved!
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!
Friday, June 20, 2008
A family salutes their loved soldier


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)
Friday, June 13, 2008
A special salute for fathers


Headline News' Robin Meade gives a special salute to troops that are also fathers.
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Salutes from Washington, D.C.


Robin Meade traveled to the Lincoln Memorial for a special Memorial Day salute to troops.
Monday, May 26, 2008
A "Giant" inspiration


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


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


The Kentucky National Guard spent some time with loved ones before shipping out, thanks to Billie Baird's kind act.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Special Salute to Troops


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!
Friday, May 16, 2008
Salute to Troops hits the road!
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.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Supermodel salutes troops


Supermodel Heidi Klum sends a greeting to thank troops for serving.
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.
Send your own salute
Do you have a friend or family member serving abroad in the U.S. military? Please share your story on iReport.com!
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