John Herkert from Ballston Spa who served in the U.S. Air Force. BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (WNYT)- NewsChannel 13 is saluting Air Force veteran Sgt. John Herkert of Ballston Spa for his military service. Herkert served in the Air Force in 1955. Submissions for We Salute You can be made at WNYT.com.