Tue, Dec 25, 2007
Southwest Shows Christmas Spirit to 171 TX Families
Southwest Airlines was busy flying
171 Texas Army National Guard soldiers from North Carolina to Texas
on Sunday, Dec. 23rd. The 436th Chemical Company of the Texas Army
National Guard is stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, waiting
for deployment to Afghanistan. They recently got news that their
deployment has been delayed, so they are able to spend the holidays
with their families, and Southwest Airlines made it possible. The
soldiers arrived in Austin, Dallas, and San Antonio on Sunday.
"Southwest Airlines is happy to be able to grant this Christmas
wish for these troops to reunite with their families," said
Southwest Airlines President Colleen Barrett. "We are so proud of
what these soldiers are doing for our country, and we are blessed
to give back."
When the troops' scheduled departure to Afghanistan was delayed,
the Commander said the soldiers could go home for the holidays if
arrangements were possible for every soldier. Families scurried to
raise money to fund everyone's trip to Texas, but were
unsuccessful. Southwest Airlines learned of the effort and stepped
in to offer flights to all 171 soldiers.
"The support and generosity of Southwest Airlines is an
unbelievable blessing to our soldiers and their families," said
Dora Cortez, member of the 436th Chemical Company's Family Support
Group. "Many of the children haven't asked for Christmas presents
this year; they simply want their daddies home."
Southwest notes that it has more than 700 of its own staffers
who serve in the National Guard and Reserves. In 2007, Southwest
Airlines was named one of the Top 50 Military Friendly Employers.
Also, Southwest Airlines was recognized by the Employer Support of
the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) in 2003 for its commitment and support
of the airline's Employees who serve in the National Guard and
Reserve.
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