Tuesday’s salute is from Maria Zuniga of Waco, TX for her son, Army Specialist Christopher Zuniga.

Maria writes:
I’d like to salute my son Christopher who is currently deployed to Iraq. This is his 1st time being deployed.

As a child Chris always talked about being in the ARMY so I went along with him and would buy him little army men to play army.

Chris is a very giving loving big-hearted person, he has 3 children, Bubba 6, Sissy 5 and Austin 3 and wife Leticia, they are stationed at FT. Riley living on base.

We all miss him dearly…

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

Today's video features Cathy Powers Welcoming Home her son Airman 1st Class Bryce Powers, U.S. Air Force
and Voice of Angel Robinson Welcoming Home her husband Chief Warrant Officer William Robinson, U.S. Army
. Thanks to both for sharing these special moments with all of us.

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 • Salute to Troops • Welcome Home

Today's salute is from Danielle McLean of Fort Carson, Colorado. She is in 11th grade and she is saluting her father Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 James McLean. Danielle said she along with her sisters and mother are so excited her father will be home for the holidays.

She writes:
My dad works hard at his job and he deserves to be recognized. We want him to know that we love him and we are so proud of him.

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

Today's video features Christina Mihalice welcoming home boyfriend Cpl. Michael Whited and a tearful message from Donna Lyons to all servicemen and women, but especially to husband Col. Kyle McClelland. Thanks to both for sharing these special moments with all of us.

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.

Thanks to welcomehomeblog.com for featuring some of these salutes as well.

Filed under: Welcome Home

Today’s salute is from Cisse McMillan for her husband CPL Cory McMillan. She writes:

This is a salute to my husband CPL Cory McMillan who is currently serving with the 2nd Cav Regiment in Afghanistan. He is my Hero and I am so proud of him and his sacrifices he has made for our country. YOUR WIFE AND TWO BOYS LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND CANNOT WAIT FOR YOU TO COME 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: Army • Salute to Troops

Today’s salute is from Valerie Ward to her husband Captain Kenneth Ward US Army.

Valerie writes:
I would like to salute my wonderful husband, Captain Kenneth Ward. We have been married for nearly 6 years and I am delighted that after enduring over 3 years apart and 2 combat deployments, we will finally be spending this Christmas together. Ken is a Blackhawk helicopter pilot for the army, a bronze star recipient, has a masters degree, and is now supporting me as I work on my doctorate.

He is brave, he is brilliant, and I am lucky to call him my best friend.

I love you Ken, and I’m so grateful to finally have you home for the holidays!

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

Today's salute is from Rachel Idso to her husband 1st Lieutenant Stefan Idso:
My name is Rachel Idso. I’m from Milwaukee Wisconsin but we are currently stationed in Little Rock, Arkansas. I would like to send a salute to my husband, 1st Lt. Stefan Idso who is currently deployed at Balad Air Force Base in Iraq. I miss him so much, especially during the holiday season, but I’m very proud of his service to his country. He is truly my hero.

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: Air Force • Salute to Troops

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

This salute is from Rachel Munger to her husband Specialist Nathan Munger, U.S. Army – 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

We're really excited about a new way for you to send a salute to the military man or woman in your life: the new 'create your own Salute to Troops' website!

We're still creating military salutes from the pictures and videos you upload to the Salute to Troops iReport page... and you'll still be seeing those every hour on Morning Express with Robin Meade. But with the new 'create your own Salute to Troops' website you can build your own customized, multimedia salute featuring photos of your hero, his or her name and rank, even your voice if you want. Then you can and send it off immediately! No waiting for it to show up on the air.

Click the pic above or click HERE to get started. If you want a little instruction first, watch the video below to get a step by step walk through with Robin and the Strong family. Have fun!

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: Air Force • Army • Coast Guard • Create Your Own Salute to Troops • Marine Corps • Navy • Salute to Troops • U.S. Army National Guard