Operation Give Thanks - serving those who paved the way

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  • By Senior Master Sgt. Ellen Hatfield
  • 349th Public Affairs
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  As in year's past, this year a group of Travis Airmen spent their holiday with a special group of people at Veterans Home of California, Yountville. .

Airmen from the 349th Air Mobility Wing "Give Thanks' by serving dinner to these veterans who have paved the way for the military we have today. Along with their friends and family, they share fellowship and a scrumptious turkey dinner with the men and women who, happily, shared there military stories and experiences.

Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. John "Jay" Flournoy, along with several of his family members  helped and visited with the residents.

Mr. Stanley Davis, Travis Honorary Commanders Program Golden Bear alumni, Travis Regional Armed Forces Council member and friend of the base, never misses this chance to thank the veterans, using the opportunity to make a donation to the Home on behalf of the 349th, and this year he donated a military painting to be displayed in the home's lobby for all to appreciate.  

Thanksgiving with these veterans, who reward us with their stories, smiles, hugs and gentle thanks, was the best Operation Give Thanks yet!