Photo By Bradley Clark | Commander of the 908th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Lt. Col. Marla Powell, and Chief...... read more read more
PRATTVILLE, Ala., -- Members of the 908th Airlift Wing presented the Prattville Chick-fil-a with a flag flown in Afghanistan Nov. 8, in appreciation for support to the wing.
Over the last 18 months, Chick-fil-a provided food and drinks to the Airmen of the 908th and their Families when deploying to and while returning from, southwest Asia.
Commander of the 908th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Lt. Col. Marla Powell, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael McGill, presented Daniel Grier, owner of the Prattville Chick-fil-A with a flag that had been flown in Afghanistan during the unit’s recent deployment.
The restaurant didn’t hesitate when the opportunity arose to help the 908th Airlift Wing.
“We have a lot of pride in our military,” said Grier. “Maxwell Air Force Base is such a huge part of our community. We are all a family.”
Grier only made up one part of the relationship, if the family members of the 908th Maintenance Group that make up the organization known as Helping Every Reservists through Contingencies or HERC, hadn’t reached out to Grier then this might not have happened.
“I just called and explained that we had some people getting ready to deploy, (in May 2015),” said Cynthia McGill, member of HERC.
After reaching out, the 908th HERC was overwhelmed with the support from Grier.
“We want to do everything we can to take care of our Airmen and their Families,” said Lori Sims, HERC member. “Chick-fil-A offered discounted products to help out and provide for the Airmen and their Families during their departures and returns.”
This wasn’t just a discount off of a certain sandwich or beverage though.
“It wasn’t a small or limited menu,” said Julie Stinson, HERC member. “They provided us with a wide variety of products from their menu.”
Amazed at the gesture, the 908th HERC wanted to find a way to show their appreciation.
“We are really grateful for their support,” said McGill who was echoed by Stinson and Sims.
As far as Grier is concerned, it was a way for him and his business to show how they feel about the Airmen and their Families.
“They are a part of our family,” said Grier. “It’s an easy choice to help out family any way you can.”
| Date Taken: | 11.08.2016 |
| Date Posted: | 11.08.2016 17:24 |
| Story ID: | 214189 |
| Location: | PRATTVILLE, ALABAMA, US |
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