Nuts About Southwest

By the spring of 2011, there was already a buzz among veterans of our local VFW Post 8985 that there was going to be a Congressional Gold Medal (CGM) ceremony in Washington, D.C. to honor the Japanese American soldiers of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, the 100th Battalion, and the Military Intelligence Service whose heroic service during World War II made them the most decorated fighting unit... read more

When I came to work at Southwest Airlines more than 20 years ago, I thought it was “cute” that the airline had the stock ticker symbol, LUV. As a former newspaper reporter, I knew from my dealings with executives and Employees that Southwest was irreverent and a bit different. But, use the word LUV or LOVE? Really?  Now, more than two decades in, I’m a proud Kool-Aid drinker. I get it. This... read more

This Valentine’s Day, why not introduce a little Green into your festivities?  Instead of investing in products that are potentially harmful to our Planet, consider turning this year’s celebration into a Green tradition. Check out these fun alternatives to the typical Valentine’s Day gifts and prepare to impress your significant other: Nix the greeting cards.  According to a recent... read more

Every day, Southwest Airlines strives to maintain astrong brand presence and deliver a great Customer Experience. According to Vanessa Peace, Manager of Advertising and Brand Experience for Southwest Airlines, preserving the Southwest brand image helps deliver our world-class Customer Experience. Vanessa and her Team work with internal and external partners to help produce creative assets,... read more