Salute to Service honors the ones who have answered the call and have sacrificed for our freedoms. KAPE is proud to present Salute to Service presented by Charlie’s Fast Lube and Solar Control Window Tinting. Throughout the month of November, submit a photo and tell us about a veteran in your life. They will be added to our Veterans gallery and eligible to win a Salute to Service prize pack.

One winner will be selected per week in November.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors, Charlie’s Fast Lube and Solar Control Window Tinting for helping us honor our veterans! Be sure to pay them a visit!

One entry per person. Contest Rules apply.

This year’s Salute to Service has concluded! Thank you for participating. Check out our fantastic sponsors and view the gallery of veterans below!

Salute to Service

Kaylee Wilson

Kaylee went into the Air Force right out of college at the age of 18 and is currently on her first deployment. She loves serving our country and has been given countless awards for her athleticism, endless hours of volunteering and leadership. Working in security forces for the last 5 years, she has given 110% in protecting our country and plans to make the military her life long career!

Terry Barton

20 year Veteran of the United States Army from 1972 to 1992 with tours to Korea, Two tours to Germany, and Panama. State side tours to Fort Campbell, 2 tours to Fort Benning, Georgia, Mississippi State University ROTC Detachment and Scott AFB in Illinois Now retired and still serving.

Victoria Busche

Before Tori was old enough to enlist, she knew she wanted to serve her country. Fast forward to 18, she met with the recruiter and it was done. Tori has been in the National Guard for 10 years during which, marrying her husband, Jacob, and having two children, Oaklynn, 7, and Harrison, 5. She reenlisted along the way and has not looked back. While raising two babies she has completed a BS degree and is actively pursuing her Masters. Not for the weak. She is serving in the Middle East since May. She is a leader in every sense. Her family and friends prayerful await her return!

Dessirae Garcia

Dessirae has always wanted to be in the Airforce as soon as she got out of high school . She followed that treat . She is deployed alot for the years she has put in and will be stationed in Guam for 4 years in March . along with her family . I could t be more proud of her yet won’t lie will be so lonely without her and her family to spend time with in Texas .

Mika Beauchamp

My wife is the first of her family to join the military. Before graduating high school she enlisted with the Army and served 8 years. She is now continuing to serve as a nurse. She is a fur mom to Max, Ollie, and Beau

Jake Noland

Jake served with the 116th AHC as a crew chief/ door gunner in the Vietnam war. After Vietnam he came back to Cape and served with the Cape Girardeau Fire dept for 32 yrs. He passed away 1/28/15 due to side effects from Agent Orange.

Randy KELLOGG

My brother served in the Marines. Had been stationed in Japan at one time. Upon return and exiting as an active Marine, he is presently involved in a Marine Detachment group, serving as an Honorary Guard. He participates in the Military funerals and has such a respect and honor in doing this. He is at SEMO fair every year promoting the Marines. One night at the fair before a tractor pull, they started playing the Star Spangled Banner, he abruptly stopped conversation turned soldier like on his heels to properly pay respect for our flag. I cried I was so proud of him. He is 70 years old.