Star Spangled Salute: “Papa Jake” Tells His Stories on Tiktok
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Jake “Papa Jake” Larson. Jake is a World War II veteran who served on Omaha Beach on D-Day. Jake entered the military when he enlisted in the Minnesota Army National
Star Spangled Salute-A Veteran Inspires Others To Give the Gift of Life
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Garrett Anderson. Garrett Anderson almost lost his life when he was hit by a roadside bomb. It broke his jaw in several places and blew off his arm. He
Star Spangled Salute: A Truck Driving Veteran Wins Big With The Help of Mom
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Army Veteran Ashley Leiva. After the Army, Ashley began driving truck, inspired by her mom who was also an over the road trucker. Maintaining a level of excellence
Star Spangled Salute: 32-Year Army Veteran Graduates College
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors 32-year Army Veteran Ed Stokes. Stokes joined the Army on Sept. 28, 1981. He began basic training at Fort Dix in Trenton, NJ on May 27, 1982. He served
Star Spangled Salute-A Veteran Goes to 6th Grade
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors 84-year-old Vietnam Veteran Frank Biafore. One day, his granddaughter, Stacia was asked by her 6th grade class if an actual Veteran could visit their class room on Veterans day.
Star Spangled Salute-Holiday Lights Shine Bright for A Veteran and His Family
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Matt Reddings. Matt spent 12 years in the military, is a combat-wounded Veteran and due to his injuries can’t do things that we take for granted, like
Star Spangled Salute-El Dorado Veteran is Busy Preserving History
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors 85-year-old Marine Corps Veteran Loren Anthony. Loren says World War II always intrigued him, it was his service in the Marine Corps that focused that interest on the Pacific
Star Spangled Salute-A Veteran See A Dream Come True
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Francis Caltagarone. In 1990 Francis had a dream of a park in his hometown honoring and remembering those who served. Jump ahead 32 years and the dream is finally
Star Spangled Salute-A Veteran Is In The Spirit of Giving
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Marine Veteran Corey Webb. in 2022 Corey joined the Marines, 30 days after his 2004 deployment in Iraq, he lost his left leg from the knee down. As he
Star Spangled Salute-Veteran Gets Christmas Light Surprise
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Eric Haight. It is the season of giving and Christmas came a little early for Eric and his family. Their whole yard has been transformed into a holiday
