97 AMW participates in 21st Valentines for Vets

Airman 1st Class Hope Curry, material management specialist assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, hands Valentine’s Day cards to a veteran, Feb. 14, 2019 in Altus, Okla. The cards are part of a program the 97th AMW holds annually to give veterans Valentine’s Day cards from local school children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremy Wentworth)

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97 AMW participates in 21st Valentines for Vets

Airmen assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing talk with two veterans after giving them Valentine’s Day cards, Feb. 14, 2019 in Altus, Okla. The 97th AMW sent four teams of Airmen to five different locations in order to spread valentines cheer to as many veterans as possible.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremy Wentworth)

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97 AMW participates in 21st Valentines for Vets

Airmen assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing talk with two veterans after giving them Valentine’s Day cards, Feb. 14, 2019 in Altus, Okla. The 97th AMW sent four teams of Airmen to five different locations in order to spread valentines cheer to as many veterans as possible.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremy Wentworth)

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97 AMW participates in 21st Valentines for Vets

Airmen assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing walk through a nursing home to pass out Valentine’s Day cards to veterans, Feb. 14, 2019 in Altus, Okla. The 97th AMW has been participating in a program called Valentines for Vets for the last 21 years.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jeremy Wentworth)

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97 AMW participates in 21st Valentines for Vets

Published Feb. 15, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Jeremy Wentworth
Altus Air Force Base Public Affairs

ALTUS AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- Approximately 25 members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing delivered Valentine's Day cards made by children from local elementary schools thanking veterans from local neighborhoods for their service as part of the "Valentine's for Vets" program, Feb. 14, 2019.

"Valentine’s for Vets" is a program that Altus AFB hosts annually to honor local veterans. Service members talked with local veterans and gave cards filled with kind words from local students.

“It means a lot to me,” said one veteran. “I have a son in the Air Force so it feels great to talk to Airmen and see some smiling faces.”

The 97th AMW sent four teams of Airmen to five different locations in order to spread the valentines cheer to as many veterans as possible.

“Seeing these veterans brings a tear to my eye,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Marshalria Vaughans, 97th Communications Squadron commander. “I can’t describe it.”

The "Valentine's for Vets" program has existed at Altus AFB since 1998, meaning that this is the 21st time the Mighty 97th has coordinated with the local community to give thanks and visit veterans.