Beyond the construction fence, hammers nailing and saws buzzing are the sounds of hope for families in need.
Buckley Air Force Base members joined Habitat for Humanity Jan. 10 for a local project in Aurora. Nineteen members volunteered to saw windows and doorways while others climbed ladders three stories high to install roofing components.
“I think having 19 people show up, we just get a different kind of reaction from the community,” said Staff Sgt. Eric Leyva, 460th Space Communications Squadron communications project manager. “It’s a type of respect. Everyone acts professional. We get to have fun, of course, but I think that exposure is good for everyone on base. We don’t always get an opportunity to interface with the community, and with this project, we did.”
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