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A True Welcome Home Celebration
Nov 24
2011
The date was November 12. Imagine entering the PHX Maintenance Hangar and, instead of a plane, you were greeted by columns and bunches of balloons, chairs set up theater-style, and a stage positioned close to the bay hangar doors. Picture multiple flags, banners, and signs anxiously displayed for a group of special guests. Imagine the cheers, chants, and tears for the return
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Phoenix Employees Celebrate “Military Heroes Month” in a Big Way
Nov 16
2010
Pictures are worth a thousand words and the following photographs say it all! Last Tuesday, the Southwest Employees in Phoenix gave a great send off to veterans of Operation Freedom Bird on their way to recognize Veterans Day at the Capitol. Little did the Vietnam veterans know that a celebration was being planned for them when they returned.
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Serving Those Who Have Served
Nov 09
2010
As the country prepares to honor our military on Veterans Day, Employees at Southwest Airlines got an early start today with a program called Operation Freedom Bird. This morning for the 12th year, Southwest Airlines sponsored a trip to Washington, D.C. for 50 Vietnam veterans.
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Our Thoughts on Black History Month
Feb 26
2009
As members of the Corporate Community Affairs Team, we have the unique and distinct opportunity to work with many diverse populations (African American, Hispanic, Asian American, LGBT, women, military, and seniors). Our partnerships with organizations such as the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute, the Bessie Coleman Foundation, Tuskegee Airmen, National Black Chamber of Commerce, Thurgood Marshall
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