HONORING LOCAL VETERANS

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It is a time where we will recognize distinguished veterans from throughout Kansas. Each of these veterans has distinguished themselves during their military service and made a difference in their community.
Questions? Please contact Special Events Manager Laura Taylor at 316-838-3090 or ltaylor@kpts.org.

The Wichita Marriott, 9100 E Corporate Hills Dr, Wichita
Keynote Speaker: Lieutenant Colonel Maureen E. Tanner - United States Air Force

Lieutenant Colonel Maureen E. Tanner is the Commander of the 349th Air Refueling Squadron, 22d Operations Group, 22d Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As Commander, she is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping combat-ready KC-135 aircrews for worldwide mobility operations.
Lieutenant Colonel Tanner received her commission from the United States Air Force Academy in June 2004. She is a mobility pilot with over 3,300 flight hours of world-wide operational experience, 1,200 of which are combat hours in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, Freedom’s Sentinel and Inherent Resolve. In 2012, Lieutenant Colonel Tanner was selected to participate in the Olmsted Scholarship Program and subsequently completed two years of Master’s studies at the University of Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France.
Prior to this assignment, Lieutenant Colonel Tanner served in the European Command (EUCOM) J5/8 as the Political-Military Country Desk Officer for Italy, Greece and Malta, working to secure U.S. access, basing and overflight permissions in support of EUCOM and U.S. National Security objectives.
Many “Thanks” to the following sponsors who are making the 2022 Veterans Coming Home Salute possible:
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Terri Brooks, PBS KANSAS Director of Development, at tbrooks@kpts.org or call 316-838-3090 ext. 221.
Event Information Contact
Laura Taylor, PBS KANSAS Special Events & Volunteer Manager, ltaylor@kpts.org or 316-838-3090 ext. 218
Congratulations to the PBS KANSAS Veterans Coming Home Salute Award Recipients!
2022
Congratulations Greg Cole
Robert J. Dole Award Recipient 2022
Congratulations Marri Krupco
Herb Duncan "Can Do Attitude" Award Recipient 2022
Congratulations to Gerhard Albrecht
Distinguished Veteran Award Recipient 2022
Congratulations
Jennabelle Harding-Crow
Distinguished Veteran History Maker
Award Recipient 2022
Congratulations Midwest Battle Buddies
Business Award Recipient 2022
2021
PBS Kansas Senator Robert J. Dole Distinguished Service Award
Colonel Robert Hester, US Army
PBS Kansas Spirit Aero Systems Herb Duncan “Can Do Attitude” Award
Ronald L. Colbert, US Airforce Veteran
PBS Kansas AgVantis Veterans Coming Home Distinguished Service Award
John Noonan, US Navy Veteran
PBS KansasVeterans Coming Home Distinguished Service Award
Pastor Herman Hicks, US Air Force Veteran
PBS KansasFoulston Siefkin LLP Veterans Coming Home Business Award
Veterans Upward Bound, Wichita State University, Accepted by Stacia Lyday
The 7th annual PBS Kansas Veterans Coming Home Salute was held Nov. 6, 2021.
2020
2020
KPTS Robert J. Dole Distinguished Service Award
Greg Zuercher - Retired Sergeant, Army
KPTS “Can-Do” Attitude Award
James S. Eicher - Retired Colonel, Army
KPTS Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Service Award
- Terry D. Houck
- Rev. David C. Fulton
- Jack L. Weiss
KPTS Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Business Award - Larry Burks, Wichita State University Military & Veteran Services
2019
KPTS Robert J. Dole Distinguished Service Award recipient - John Remy
KPTS “Can Do Attitude” Award recipient - Herb Duncan
KPTS Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Service Award recipients:
- Guy F. Bower
- Gene McCreight
- Brian Coleman
KPTS Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Business Award recipient - Team RWB
2018
KPTS Robert J. Dole Award Distinguished Service Award recipient - David M. Kennedy
KPTS Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Service Award recipients:
- Terry Kasperek
- Raymond V. Miller
KPTS Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Business Award recipients - Vet-to-Vet Support Command and Veteran Providers Coalition of Sedgwick County
2017
KPTS Robert J. Dole Award Distinguished Service Award recipient - James D. Denison
KPTS Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Service Award recipients:
- Barbara Bulger
- Gary Rogers
- Stephan F. Gonzales
KPTS Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Business Award recipient - Alpha One Drop Zone
2016
KPTS Robert J. Dole Award Distinguished Service Award - Bob Rogers
KPTS Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Business Award recipient - Kansas Honor Flight
2015
Robert J. Dole recognized at the first Veterans Coming Home Salute.
PBS KANSAS Veterans Coming Home Salute
VCH Greg Zuercher
Greg Zuercher, is the recipient of the KPTS Robert J. Dole Distinguished Service Award.
VCH James Eicher
James Eicher, the recipient of the KPTS Herb Duncan "Can-Do Attitude" Award.
VCH David Fulton
David C. Fulton, is the recipient of the KPTS Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Award.
VCH Terry Houck
Terry Houck, the recipient of KPTS Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Service Award.
VCH Jack Weiss
Jack Weiss, is the recipient of the KPTS Distinguished Veterans Coming Home Service Award.
VCH WSU Military and Veteran Services
WSU Military and Veteran Services - recipient of the KPTS Distinguished VCH Business Award
KPTS Veterans Salute - Gene McCreight
KPTS salutes our veterans. Brought to you by FH Kaysing and the Lattner Family Foundation.
KPTS Veterans Salute - Jon Remy
KPTS salutes our veterans. Brought to you by FH Kaysing and the Lattner Family Foundation.
KPTS Veterans Salute - Brian Coleman
KPTS salutes our veterans. Brought to you by FH Kaysing and the Lattner Family Foundation.
KPTS Veterans Salute - Chris Norgren
KPTS salutes our veterans. Brought to you by FH Kaysing and the Lattner Family Foundation.
KPTS Veterans Salute - Guy Bower
KPTS salutes our veterans. Brought to you by FH Kaysing and the Lattner Family Foundation.
KPTS Veterans Salute - Jay Erwin
KPTS salutes our veterans. Brought to you by FH Kaysing and the Lattner Family Foundation.
KPTS Veterans Salute - Wayne Borman
KPTS salutes our veterans. Brought to you by FH Kaysing and the Lattner Family Foundation.
KPTS Veterans Salute - Veteran Banners
KPTS salutes our veterans. Brought to you by FH Kaysing and the Lattner Family Foundation.
KPTS Veterans Salute - Herb Duncan
KPTS salutes our veterans. Brought to you by FH Kaysing and the Lattner Family Foundation.
KPTS Veterans Salute - Submarine Veterans Ceremony
KPTS salutes our veterans. Brought to you by FH Kaysing and the Lattner Family Foundation.