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Results from KICKER’s Salute the Troops photo contest
Thank you to those who shared photos of their favorite veteran for KICKER’s Salute the Troops photo contest! We are so grateful to those who serve in the military and for their families and loved ones who support them. Here are some of our favorite photos that were entered.
An Air Force couple, a man and a woman, both wearing camouflage uniforms and black berets. The man, with a mustache, has the last name Heintzelman on his uniform. The woman has the name Selaar and is holding a framed certificate and a case with a military medal. They are standing side-by-side and smiling at the camera.
A photo of a U.S. Army soldier being embraced by a woman on an airport tarmac. They are hugging near a large airplane with the name "Sierra Pacific." In the background, there are other soldiers and people, with many U.S. flags lining the fence, suggesting a homecoming or deployment ceremony
A U.S. Army soldier with a mustache is holding a young girl with blonde curly hair in a green dress and brown boots. The girl is kissing the soldier on his cheek as they both smile at the camera. They are standing outside in a park setting with trees. The soldier's name tape says PRINCE.
A U.S. Army soldier is leaning down to give a kiss on the cheek to a smiling young child with red hair, who is wearing a Colorado Avalanche hockey jersey. They are seated in what looks like a large indoor gathering area.
A black and white portrait of a man in an Air Force uniform with the rank of Staff Sergeant (SSgt). A nameplate on his uniform identifies him as Clarence E. L. He is looking directly at the camera with a stern expression.
A vintage color photo of a young man in a white U.S. Navy sailor hat and a dark blue short-sleeved shirt. He is looking seriously at the camera with his left hand on his hip. The background is a blurry outdoor scene with trees.
A vintage color photo of a smiling pilot, possibly an Air Force veteran, sitting in the cockpit of a P-51 Mustang fighter plane. He's wearing a flight jacket and appears to be enjoying himself.
A blurry, vintage black and white photo of a young, smiling man in a military uniform, possibly from World War II or the Korean War. He has a patch on his collar and a nameplate.
A close-up of a smiling older man with a white beard, wearing a camouflage hoodie and a red Santa hat with a white pom-pom. The hat has text on it that says, "I'd Get You On The Naughty List." He is sitting in a horse-drawn carriage.
A black and white photo of Glenn Humpherys, a Vietnam War veteran, sitting on a pile of sandbags with his rifle. He's wearing a military uniform, boots, and is looking directly at the camera. Below the image, text reads: "History of Honorable Service," "Glenn Humpherys," and "Vietnam War December 1966-December 1967."
A sepia-toned vintage portrait of a man in a military uniform from the early 20th century. He has a mustache and is wearing a wide-brimmed hat. He is looking at the camera with a serious expression.
A black and white photo of four military men. In the foreground, an Air Force officer is shaking hands with a younger Air Force sergeant. In the background, a man in an Air Force uniform with the name "MOORE" and a Navy sailor in a dark dress uniform are observing.
Three U.S. Army soldiers in camouflage uniforms and sunglasses are standing side-by-side in front of a Black Hawk helicopter. The soldiers are wearing tactical vests and are posing for the camera on a sunny day.
A family of four, consisting of a mother, father, and two teenage sons, is standing in front of a Black Hawk helicopter in a hangar. The father is in an Army uniform and is embracing his family. Everyone is smiling at the camera.
A photo of a U.S. soldier in full combat gear, including a helmet and sunglasses, holding a rifle and giving a slight smile to the camera. Behind him, a camel with a pack is standing in a desert-like, mountainous landscape.
A side-by-side photo comparison of Robert Nault as a young man and an older man in his Army uniform. The left side shows a black and white photo of a young Robert in a uniform. The right side shows a color photo of an older Robert in a formal Army uniform with the name "NAULT" on his chest, standing outside a house.
Two U.S. Marines are smiling and posing for a photo at a formal event. They are both wearing their dark blue dress uniforms with red trim, medals, and a white belt. The Marine on the left is holding a glass of wine.
A photo of a veteran and a young boy standing side-by-side. The veteran, an older man with a mustache and a hat that reads "W.W. II + KOREAN + VIETNAM VETERAN," is giving a thumbs-up to the camera. The young boy, standing next to him with his arm around the veteran, is also giving a thumbs-up. A table in front of them is covered with a star-patterned cloth and has photos and small American flags on it.
A vintage black and white photo of a smiling soldier in uniform sitting on a military motorcycle. The soldier, wearing a cap and boots, is posing with the motorcycle, with trees and a military vehicle visible in the background.
An U.S. Army soldier, a woman in a camouflage uniform and a black beret, is kneeling and smiling next to a young boy in a white and pink soccer jersey. The boy has a shy expression. They are outdoors on a sunny day.