Reservists lend helping hand Published April 18, 2009 By Senior Airman Viola M. Hernandez 433rd Public Affairs LACKLAND AFB, Texas -- Members of the 433rd Airlift Wing are part of both the military and the civilian communities. As Air Force Reservists, they spend time together training and performing their military jobs. In the civilian community, some donate more time together by serving at the St. Vincent De Paul Dining Room, when the weekend training is through. The dining room is attached to the San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry Emergency Shelter. "On average, volunteers serve hot meals to around 125 to 200 men, women and children," said Master Sgt. Vincent Moore, a guidance control specialist with the 433rd Maintenance Squadron. Sergeant Moore is also the organizer for the monthly trip that takes place at the end of the first unit training assembly. It isn't a new idea. In fact, some of the Alamo Wing volunteers have served meals with Sergeant Moore team for 14 years. "Going down to the St. Vincent De Paul dining room started as a way to give back a little of what we are all given," said Sergeant Moore. "There are about 10 volunteers who make the trip after work on the Saturday of the A UTA. It has allowed us to do something good for others for no other reason than to do a good deed and be kind to others." At the dinner meal, food is set out in a cafeteria style line and volunteers serve, wash dishes, clean tables, organize the pantry, serve drinks and help residents with trays when needed. "The people coming through the line for their meals are so grateful for what the Airmen do by coming down here and helping out," said Sylvia Najera, the dining room kitchen manager. "You can tell that they all like seeing the servicemen and I just want to thank them. They have been coming for 14 years and they are all angels for coming down ... without their help we would be exhausted."