JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Navy Veteran Is Welcomed To His New Home
Today, I salute Navy Veteran, Gunner’s Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Hurley. Paul is a third-generation military member. His grandfather served in World War II, his father was a Marine,
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Decorated Veteran Inspires
Today, I salute Command Sergeant Major Retired, Gulf War Veteran AC Coley. AC went from the high school football fields in Florida to the highest levels in Special Operations Command but his
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Blind Veteran and 13 Time Paralympic Champion
Today, I salute Army Veteran Shawn Chesire. Shawn joined the military at age 17 to escape from extreme child abuse. She scored exceptionally well on her ASVAB and chose a path that
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Long Overdue Purple Heart Is Finally Awarded
Today, I salute 94-year-old Korean War Marine Veteran from Johnson County, Kansas Rex Comley. Rex has always been recognized as a Purple Heart recipient on his military paperwork, but had never actually
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Record Breaking Tanker Pilot
Today, I salute Airman Major Jonathan Buckingham. He began his Air Force career as a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot and held that role from 2012 to 2017 before transitioning to acquisitions. Today, he works
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Shows No Quitting When Serving His Country
Today, I salute Army Veteran Thomas Merritt. Thomas spent over 20 years in the Army, proudly serving his country. Thomas says, “I joined the military to be a great patriot for my
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: 80 Year Old Veteran Inspires Others To Stay Fit
Today, I salute Army Veteran Roger Quindel. In Vietnam, working as a radio operator, he was severely wounded at Hoc Mon during a Viet Cong ambush. Forty-nine soldiers died in the assault, and 29
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A North Dakota Veteran Celebrates A Milestone
Today, I salute World War II Army Veteran Ray Curtis. Ray served five years, most of it in the United States, though he also spent part of his service overseas. He had various
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Navy Pilot Veteran To Receive Medal Of Honor
Today, I salute 100-year-old Navy Veteran Royce Williams. A Korean War fighter pilot, Williams survived insurmountable odds, fending off seven Soviet MiG jets in November 1952. Williams bravely shot down four of the fighters
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Finds Peace In The Outdoors
Today, I salute Army Veteran Deke Letson. In an effort to find peace and purpose in the Colorado outdoors, Deke founded Veterans Exploration Therapy four years ago, calling it a school project that went