As Gulfport prepares to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary at Stars, Stripes & Swing, we invite our community to help honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Share a photo, memory, or short video that pays tribute to your own military service, or offers a heartfelt salute to a loved one, family member, friend, or veteran whose courage and sacrifice deserve to be remembered.
Selected submissions will be featured during the celebration as Gulfport comes together to recognize our nation’s heroes — those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who gave everything in defense of freedom.
Retired U.S. Air Force leader, author, and leadership coach with more than 24 years of military service. Founder of Premier Performance Training and Development and the FDS Dojo public speaking academy, Wade has trained thousands of leaders to communicate with confidence, overcome fear, and lead with authenticity. Drawing on his military experience and insights from his book Fear Driven Speech, he inspires audiences to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and leadership.
A career fighter and command pilot with over 8,800 flight hours, Maj. Gen. Robinson served as Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve. A 1976 honor graduate of the Air Force Academy, he flew combat support missions in Operation Deny Flight and commanded at the highest staff levels, including the Joint Staff and Office of the Secretary of the Air Force.
Gen. Lori Robinson made history as Commander of U.S. Northern Command and NORAD — the first woman to lead a major unified combatant command. A distinguished Air Battle Manager, she commanded operations across the Pacific, Central Command, and led thousands of Airmen through combat deployments in Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. She holds the Distinguished Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters.
Don’t miss this once-in-a-generation celebration as our community comes together to honor 250 years of American service and sacrifice. Submit your salute today and become part of this living tribute.
Help us create a powerful community tribute to America’s veterans. Selected submissions will be featured during the Stars, Stripes & Swing celebration on June 20 at 5:30 PM.
