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jthompson

Jackie Thompson

Community Affairs & Grassroots Manager
Dallas, TX  |  Member Since 2010

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A Well-Deserved Welcome Home

By: Jackie Thompson jthompson

Dec 26 2012
For those of us who live near family and friends, it’s easy to take for granted a hug from a loved one.  Even when we have family in another state (like I do), it’s comforting to know that they are just a plane ride away, but our Military Heroes know just how meaningful a hug and a welcome home celebration can be.  Recently, Southwest Airlines had the opportunity to once again partner... read more

Male By Birth, Man by Choice: The Brotherhood Crusade

By: Jackie Thompson jthompson

Jul 27 2012
Think of the sounds at a paintball fight. Splash, plop, thud as the rainbow of paint colors hit the targets. This was afternoon fun at the "Health Happens Here: Male by Birth, Man by Choice" camp. Learning, sharing, and bonding is the work of the young men who attend the weekend camp held each year under the collaboration of Brotherhood Crusade, Why Can’t We Make a Difference Foundation and... read more

Eighty Years of Love

By: Jackie Thompson jthompson

Dec 05 2011
This year Southwest Airlines has enjoyed many memorable moments celebrating our 40th Anniversary.  It is hard to believe the little airline that started in Texas 40 years ago grew to the beloved airline it is today.  This milestone has certainly been a great one to celebrate, and we have had fun imagining what it would look like in the future with time capsules and other activities.... read more

A True Welcome Home Celebration

By: Jackie Thompson jthompson

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 of... read more

Phoenix Employees Celebrate “Military Heroes Month” in a Big Way

By: Jackie Thompson jthompson

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. We put together a Welcome Home Ceremony for the... read more

Serving Those Who Have Served

By: Jackie Thompson jthompson

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. Each year, with the assistance of the Phoenix Veterans Center, the non-profit organization Operation Freedom Bird... read more