December 31, 2010

New Year's Eve military reunions, Welcome Home troops

Posted: 10:30 AM ET

You have been sharing your heartfelt military reunion moments with us on "Morning Express with Robin Meade" and we've set your pictures and video to the song "Welcome Home" by Jim Brickman which features vocals by our own Robin Meade.

We kick off this tribute with the voice of Blair Haile, welcoming home her husband, Marine Corps Captain John Haile, who met his baby daughter Aleesa for the first time after returning from Afghanistan. Then listen for the voice of Michelle Ritter, welcoming her husband, TSGT. Joseph Ritter, U.S. Air Force. Followed by pictures of U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Matthew Spillers' homecoming. Thanks to all for their service and for sharing their "Welcome Home" moments with us on "Morning Express with Robin Meade."

Do you have a loved one serving in the military who recently returned home after a long deployment? If so, you can send us pictures and video from your reunion moments as well.

Filed under: Air Force • Army • Marine Corps • Welcome Home


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December 30, 2010

Airman has "Welcome Home" Christmas surprise for family

Posted: 10:29 AM ET

You have been sharing your heartfelt military reunion moments with us on "Morning Express with Robin Meade" and we've set your pictures and video to the song "Welcome Home" by Jim Brickman which features vocals by our own Robin Meade.

Today we kick off our tributes with the Potter family opening what they THOUGHT was going to be a grill... but instead they got a big "Welcome Home" surprise. The video also features Airman First Class John Thomas, U.S. Air Force; and the voice of Gina Willette, welcoming home her husband, Staff Sergeant Brian Willette, U.S. Army.

Do you have a loved one serving in the military who recently returned home after a long deployment? If so, you can send us pictures and video from your reunion moments as well.

Filed under: Air Force • Army • Welcome Home


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Salute to Col. Robert Taylor

Posted: 08:04 AM ET

Big thanks to iReporter Chris Morrow who shot this salute while attending an event at the USS Ronald Regan in San Diego.

The salute is from Kristin Taylor a Nebraska cheerleader in honor of her father Army Colonel Robert Taylor who is currently deployed to Iraq.

Submit a salute of your own by visiting the special Salute To Troops assignment page at: iReport.com! Or create your own salute and send it off immediately at sendasalute.cnn.com

Filed under: Army • Salute to Troops


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December 29, 2010

Morning Express military reunions

Posted: 10:19 AM ET

You have shared many of your military "Welcome Home" memories with us on "Morning Express," just like Alyssa Vought and her Dad, Army Staff Sergeant Jeremy Bought, who made it home just in time for the holidays. This video also features the voice of Michelle Routhier, welcoming home her husband, Major David Routhier, U.S. Air Force; & the voice of Maureen Lund, welcoming her husband, Command Sergeant Major Gene Lund, U.S. Army home.

Do you have a loved one serving in the military who recently returned home after a long deployment? If so, you can send us pictures and video from your reunion moments as well.

Filed under: Air Force • Army • Welcome Home


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December 28, 2010

Welcome Home

Posted: 10:32 AM ET

Today's "Welcome Home" video features the voice of Donna Grannis, welcoming home her brother, Sgt. Michael Rioux, U.S. Army; Corporal Ricardo Hickel, U.S. Marines; & the voice of Amanda Gulsby, welcoming home her husband, Captain Seth Gulsby, U.S. Army.

Do you have a loved one serving in the military who recently returned home after a long deployment? If so, you can send us pictures and video from your reunion moments as well.

Filed under: Army • Marine Corps • Welcome Home


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December 27, 2010

Your military reunions

Posted: 10:24 AM ET

Do you have a loved one serving in the military who recently returned home after a long deployment? If so, you can send us pictures and video from your reunion moments as well.

Filed under: Welcome Home


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December 24, 2010

Christmas eve welcome home pictures

Posted: 12:16 PM ET

Today's video features Captain Bryan Ferrara, U.S. Army; the voice of Keely Dietrick welcoming home Specialist Carl Dietrick, U.S. Army; the voice of Nanci Amaya welcoming home her husband Specialist Jeremy Crank, U.S. Army; and Sergeant First Class David Wirtz, U.S. Army. Welcome home to all!

Do you have a loved one serving in the military who recently returned home after a long deployment? If so, you can send us pictures and video from your reunion moments as well.

Filed under: Army • Welcome Home


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December 23, 2010

Your military reunions: Welcome home troops

Posted: 10:15 AM ET

Today's video features Captain Francisco Gumataotao, U.S. Army; the voice of Pamela Cote welcoming home her husband Staff Sergeant Jordan Cote, U.S. Air Force & the voice of Jen Talty welcoming home her brother-in-law Captain Willie Cox, U.S. National Guard. Welcome home to all!

Do you have a loved one serving in the military who recently returned home after a long deployment? If so, you can send us pictures and video from your reunion moments as well.

Filed under: Air Force • Army • U.S. Army National Guard • Welcome Home


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Salute to CPL. John Young USMC

Posted: 10:04 AM ET

Today’s salute is from Renata Guerrero for her son Corporal John Young. John arrives back home from his deployment today (Thursday, 12/23) and his family is very excited.

Renata writes:
This is my son CPL. John Young of the United Stated Marines. He has made me very proud of what he is doing. He has two sisters and 2 nephews and 1 niece. He is finally coming back into the states after being gone for 7 months. He assisted in the rescue of the German vessel. He has been in almost for 4 years, so this is his last deployment. He will be getting discharged in March of 2011. I am very proud of you and this will be a great Christmas, for you will be home!!

Submit a salute of your own by visiting the special Salute To Troops assignment page at: iReport.com! Or create your own salute and send it off immediately at sendasalute.cnn.com

Filed under: Marine Corps • Salute to Troops


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December 22, 2010

Welcome Home: your military reunions

Posted: 11:29 AM ET

Today's video features Captain Seth Olson, U.S. Air Force; the voice of Melissa Amos Welcoming Home her husband Sergeant First Class Kirk Amos, U.S. Army; the voice of Vanessa Criswell Welcoming Home her husband Staff Sergeant Brandon Criswell, U.S. Air Force & Captain Charles Benbow, U.S. Marine Corps. Welcome home to all!

Do you have a loved one serving in the military who recently returned home after a long deployment? If so, you can send us pictures and video from your reunion moments as well.

Selected iReports will be turned into video montages set to Jim Brickman's new song, "Welcome Home" featuring Robin Meade, a tribute song to returning servicemen and women.

Filed under: Air Force • Army • Marine Corps • Welcome Home


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Robin MeadeEvery weekday morning on HLN's "Morning Express," anchor Robin Meade and her team do a shout-out to U.S. troops by showing off photos and videos sent in by their loved ones. Tune in every hour between 6 and 10 a.m. to see the salutes on air, or click through the archives on this page.

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