JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: The Story of Veteran David Harris
Today, we honor Air Force Veteran David E. Harris, who flew bombers for the U.S. military and broke barriers in 1964 when he became the first Black pilot hired at a major U.S. airline.
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: Army Veteran Raises Dogs To Help Others Heal
Today we honor Army Veteran Christy Gardner. Christy is a double amputee, and the founder of the non-profit Mission Working Dogs. She trains therapy and service dogs for veterans, as well as for inmates at
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Walking For His Late Parents
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors disabled Marine Veteran Rob Simones. For the last year, Rob Simones has been walking across the country, and his journey is close to coming to an end. Rob’s
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: 100-Year-Old WWII Veteran Getting Married Near The Beaches of Normandy
Today, we honor WWII Veteran Harold Terens. Harold enlisted in 1942 and shipped to Great Britain the following year, attached to a four-pilot P-47 Thunderbolt fighter squadron as their radio repair technician. Terens said his
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: McConnell AFB Chief Master Sergeant Michael Murray
Today, we honor Chief Master Sergeant Michael Murray, in a letter written by his wife Heather. My husband is my hero! Not only does he reach high things and open pickle jars but,
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: WWII Army Veteran, Combat Medic and Museum Curator Celebrates 100
Today, we honor World War II Army Combat Medic Veteran Ray Lee. In 1943 Ray volunteered for the Army. He served with the 97th Infantry Division, 322nd Medical Battalion Company C as a combat
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: “The Kissing Sailor” Has Died
Today, we honor WWII Navy Veteran Carl Muscarello. As photographs go, it is one of the more iconic images from American history. Carl Muscarello gained national celebrity as the “kissing sailor” whose photo appeared on
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Navy Veteran Shatters Barriers and The “Glass Ceiling”
Today we honor Navy Veteran Janie Mines. In high school, Janie was a member of the National Honor Society and participated in Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC). Her academic success led her to
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A WWII Veteran Pilot Blazed A Trail Through The Air
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors 102-year-old WWII WASP Veteran Jerrie Badger. Jerrie took her first flight at 16 and when a shortage of pilots in WWII was an issue Jerrie was one of 25,000
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: Vietnam Veteran and His Family Business Legacy
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Vietnam Veteran, Purple Heart recipient and businessman Larry Griggs. Larry has worked at the family business for 60 years. When he got back from Vietnam, he took the family