Honoring our veterans

914th Airlift Wing Public Affairs / Published November 29, 2016

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Several members of the 914th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve and 107th Attack Wing, Air National Guard, participated in a Veterans Day program at The Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield (NY) November 11, 2016. The Niagara Airmen assisted the staff of Elderwood in presenting certificates of recognition to the veterans living within the community and thanking them for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin Nichols)

NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. --

Several members of the Air Force Reserve's 914^th Airlift Wing, and the Air National Guard's 107^th Attack Wing participated in a Veterans Day program honoring residents of The Elderwood at Wheatfield (N.Y.) assisted living community on November 11.

The Niagara Airmen assisted Elderwood in presenting certificates to the veterans living within the community and thanking them for their service. A total of 39 veterans were recognized and with their families in attendance for this special program.

The term “Veteran” describes a person who served in the land, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released from the service under general or honorable conditions.

There are more than 25 million veterans in the United States.