It's been a very hard year for Captain Kristen Skinner. Life has become a juggling act without her other half by her side. But it doesn't stop her from sending husband First Lieutenant Michael Skinner a salute. He is her soul mate and love. She misses him so much and can't wait for him to come home.

Check out Kristen’s iReport.

Tell us about a military man or woman in your life on our special Salute to Troops iReport assignment page: iReport.com/Salute.  You could see your hero on Morning Express with Robin Meade!