433rd Airlift Wing supports Veterans Day at Briscoe Middle School

Maj. Matthew Menendez, 68th Airlift Squadron pilot, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas briefs students from Dolph Briscoe Middle School, Nov. 11, 2019, on the mission of the 433rd Airlift Wing, and the facts about the aircraft they fly, the C-5M Super Galaxy. Menendez was one of many servicemembers who participated in the Northside Independent School District’s 10th annual Veteran's Day ceremony for Veterans Appreciation Day. “Every time I get a chance to help with one of these events, I always walk away with a renewed sense of passion and gratitude for what I do,” said Menendez. “It's a win-win for everyone involved!" (Courtesy photo by retired Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

433rd Airlift Wing supports Veterans Day at Briscoe Middle School

Maj. Matthew Menendez, 68th Airlift Squadron pilot, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, awards patches and coins to students, Casey Finn, Owen Coleman, and David Oludare at Dolph Briscoe Middle School, Nov. 11, 2019, during Northside Independent School District’s 10th annual, Veterans Day ceremony for Veterans Appreciation Day. (Courtesy photo by retired Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

433rd Airlift Wing supports Veterans Day at Briscoe Middle School

Published Nov. 21, 2019
By Minnie Jones
433rd Airlift Wing

SAN ANTONIO --

Members with the 433rd Airlift Wing joined servicemembers from other military services and from several AFJROTC squadrons to support multiple Veterans Day events held throughout the day at Dolph Briscoe Middle School, Nov. 11.

In addition to volunteers, there were veterans in the audience representing wars from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Enduring Freedom.

“Getting a chance to expose kids to the vast opportunities within the military, not only helps inspire them in their career choices, but it's a unique opportunity to remind them of the importance of serving their nation,” said Maj. Matthew Menendez, pilot, 68th Airlift Squadron pilot, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

The occasion was to volunteer at two schools from the Northside Independent School district during their Veterans Day ceremony for Veterans Appreciation Day. The event was to give students at the school some insight into the several jobs military members perform in the Air Force. The event marks the 10th year that the NISD has hosted this type of event at their campus.