Star Spangled Salute: A Kansas Veteran and Her Time In Korea
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Kansas Army Veteran Brandy Ruby. Brandy was excited to join the military and signed up before her 18th birthday. Brandy joined for the challenge and she
Star Spangled Salute: A Cancer Battle Doesn’t Stop A Veteran From Helping Others
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Army Veteran Ismael Murillo. During one of the toughest times of his cancer battle, where he had cancer and covid, Ismael purchased a few things from a legally
Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Desperately Needs A Kidney
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Rob Haupt. Rob, now 41, diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease in his early 20s. Three days after graduating from Herndon High School in 2000, he headed
Star Spangled Salute: Coast Guard Veteran Shares His Story For Black History Month
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Coast Guard Veteran Melvin Williams Jr. During the Vietnam War, Melvin registered with Selective Service and enlisted in the Coast Guard. He was the son of a merchant seaman
Star Spangled Salute: Kansas Veteran Living The Dream
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Kansas Veteran Jake Olson. Jake was driven to join the Army to work on Blackhawk helicopters, with the hope that one day he would crew Blackhawks. The path
Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Finally Gets His Purple Heart
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Marcus Rothlisberger. During Operation Enduring Freedom, Marcus was in Afghanistan guarding a helicopter landing zone when it was hit with mortar fire. Marcus said he could hear it, you
Star Spangled Salute: 7 Marathons on 7 Continents in 7 Days
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Army Veteran Sally Orange. Sally has done something that not many have. At 48-years-old, she has become the first British Veteran and only the 5th British woman to finish
Star Spangled Salute: A Medal of Honor and an Almost 6 Decade Wait
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Col. Paris Davis. Paris was one of the first Black officers in the Green Berets. He served in Vietnam with members of the 5th Special Forces Group and
Star Spangled Salute: Kansas Veteran Will Be Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Kansas Veteran Gunner Mate 3rd Class Herman Schmidt born in Alexander, Kansas. Herman proudly served aboard the USS Oklahoma during World War II. The Oklahoma was one of the
Star Spangled Salute: Kaya The Service Dog Heads Toward The Rainbow Bridge
Today’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran service dog Kaya and her Veteran person Cole Lyle. Kaya promoted the PAWS act in 2017, which is intended to give Veterans easier access to service dogs. She