944 FW visits VA

944th Fighter Wing Airmen pose for a picture before departing for a visit to the Phoenix Veterans Hospital Nov. 1. The 944 FW Chaplains office coordinated the event which allowed Airmen the opportunity to thank Veterans for their service. 944th Fighter Wing Airmen visited the Phoenix Veterans Hospital Nov. 1 to deliver cards to Veterans. The cards were written by members of a local church and as a token of appreciation for those who have served our country. (U.S. Air Force photo taken by Staff Sgt. Joshua Nason)

Never Forgotten

Published Nov. 12, 2014
By Tech. Sgt. Louis Vega Jr.
944th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, ARIZ. -- 944th Fighter Wing Airmen spent their afternoon visiting with Veterans at the Phoenix Veterans Hospital Nov. 1.

The visit, coordinated by the 944 FW Chaplains office, allowed the 13 volunteers a unique opportunity to thank Veterans and the staff caring for them for their service to our country and reassure them that they are remembered.

The group of volunteers visited with patients in the Intensive Care Unit and other areas of the hospital taking time to read aloud the words of hand written cards from a local church that Capt. David Kreis, 944th FW Chaplain, pastors at.

The cards were written by congregation members of all ages with the intent of lifting up the spirits of veteran's they would never meet. The cards proved to be the perfect a token of appreciation and brought tears to the eyes of their recipients.