News | Nov. 13, 2012

940th Wing participates in local Veterans Day Parade

By Capt. Joe Simms 940th Wing Pubic Affairs

More than 40 members of the 940th Wing, Beale Air Force Base, Calif. participated in the 10th annual Yuba-Sutter Veterans Day Parade Sunday, Nov. 11.

Colonel Kevin Cavanagh, commander 940th Wing , and Command Chief Master Sergeant Jason Henderson lead the group of reservists through the streets of downtown Marysville, Calif. before a crowd of local citizens and retired military service members.

"This parade is a very special occasion and we are very happy to be a part of it," Col. Cavanagh said. "Marysville and Yuba City have shown great support for Beale Air Force Base and the Air Force Reserve and we are proud to be a part of this Veterans Day tradition."

This year's parade drew a record number of entries including Yuba City resident and World War II veteran, retired Lieutenant Commander Joe Langdell.

Keep up to date with the 940th Wing on the web and see more pictures of the parade on Facebook.