Operation Gratitude volunteers needed

Published May 12, 2008
By Staff Sgt. Elke Bentley
349th Mission Support Squadron

TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The 349th Air Mobility Wing Top 3 council will host the eighth annual Operation Gratitude June 14 at 10 a.m. at the Yountville Veterans Home in Yountville, Calif.

The event will honor veterans for the service and sacrifices made while serving in the military.
Last year, more than 130 volunteers took part in the event and raised approximately $5,000 in donations.

This year, volunteers are needed to assist with setting up, cooking, escorting, serving and clean up. It is requested that volunteers show up at the veteran's home at 7:30 a.m. in the uniform of the day (BDUs, blues or flight suits.)

For those interested in volunteering, contact Master Sgt. James Barber at 424-4558, 718-1014 or via e-mail at james.barber@travis.af.mil, and Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Lepore at 424-0098, 301-6107 or via e-mail at jennifer.lepore@travis.af.mil. To make a contribution, contact Sergeant Barber.

The event is open to military, civilians and their families.