JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Grows Kindness
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Harold Pflager. During World War II, Harold discovered his love for gardening as a child back home on the farm. After being drafted and being stationed
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Runs on Two Legs for Four
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Army Veteran Rafael Carrion. Rafael is on a new mission after adopting a dog. He says Ada has been the best thing in his life, teaching him invaluable
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veterans Gift To His Country
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Vietnam War Army Veteran Les Fordahl. He started studying art at the age of 8. Little did he know it would lead him to Vietnam. Les said, “They
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Needs A Kidney
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Army Veteran Michael Allen. Michael served his country and since 2017 he’s been fighting for his life. He is in stage 5 kidney failure and he
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: Yoga Breathes New Life Into A Veteran
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Mike Novotny. Mike has lost friends to Veteran suicide. He himself has struggled with his own mental health. That is, one day until a warrant officer
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: Help For a Veteran and Her Service Dog
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Veteran Brandi Hannan and her service dog Clara. I have shared many stories about the importance of service dogs and therapy dogs and how they care
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: Kansas Veteran Talks About Operation Phantom Fury
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Kansas Marine Corps Veteran Ryan Chapman. Ryan’s service began a shortly after 9/11 when things were escalating rapidly. Ryan described most of his responsibilites as being a version
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran’s Secret To Longevity
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute, honors retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major, Veteran Eugene Petersen. Eugene recently celebrated his 101st birthday with family and friends at Travis Air Force Base in California, where he volunteers
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A New Year and New Roof For A Veteran
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Air Force Veteran Robert Tautkus. Robert and his wife have lived in their home for more than 2 decades, and after all that time the roof is in
JJ’s Star Spangled Salute: A Veteran Helps Herself and Others With The Pages In Her Book
Today, JJ’s Star Spangled Salute honors Air Force Veteran Melissa LeGates. Melissa proudly served in the United States Air Force as a master sergeant for two tours in Iraq, then retired in 2009 as her
