Southwest Airlines Celebrates Military Heroes Month

Southwest Airlines Celebrates Military Heroes Month
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Service. Honor. Sacrifice. Celebrate. Southwest Airlines cares about our troops, and this blog series highlights our efforts to honor the military heroes amongst us.

To honor its Employees and Customers who are currently serving or have served in the armed forces, Southwest Airlines is celebrating “Military Heroes Month,” this month to show support for veterans and service members across the nation. Working with multiple nonprofit organizations throughout November, the airline is saying thank you by giving back and helping to raise money to support military service members and their families.

FMRs from this campaign

Military Heroes Month: SWA Family United Overseas
I just got home this month from another deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Every year and a half, National Guardsmen who operate the C-130—a military transport aircraft—deploy. My deployment this year was staffed with members of the Kentucky, Missouri, and Wyoming Air National Guard units.
Dec 6, 2012 5:15 PM ET
Military Heroes Month: SWA First Officer Named Citizen Airman of the Year
Southwest has a rich tradition of supporting the United States Military, and in particular, the Employees who have served and continue to serve. It’s only fitting that one of our very own Pilots was acknowledged by the Air Force Reserves for his brave service to our country along with Southwest being recognized as a Company that supports service men and women.
Dec 5, 2012 9:00 AM ET
Military Heroes Month: Transporting a Fallen Hero on 9/11 Anniversary
I often hear the word “hero” used when I hear stories about people who stepped up to a challenge or overcame tremendous obstacles.  For me, I had the privilege and humbling honor to transport true heroes—including one who had sacrificed everything.  
Dec 4, 2012 6:00 PM ET
Military Heroes Month: A Reverence that Will Not Be Forgotten
We want America to remember us forever,” said Bill Toledo, an original Navajo Code Talker. Mr. Toledo expressed concern that our country might one day forget the sacrifices of those who fought in World War II. After meeting eight of the original Navajo Code Talkers last week, I am certain their stories of service and honor will be remembered forever. 
Nov 19, 2012 8:00 AM ET
Military Heroes Month: Ready, the Service Dog Helps Heroes
My name is Ready. One day I’m going to be a Service Dog. I didn’t know what a Service Dog was, until I came to This Able Veteran (TAV) where I learned that Service Dogs are a big help to Veterans. How lucky can a pup get to be one of these Warriors’ best friends?
Nov 17, 2012 10:00 AM ET

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