Gardner recognizes military at Thanksgiving

NEW YORK — It seems like only a few short years ago that Brett Gardner was patrolling an outfield in the uniform of the Charleston Riverdogs, a Yankees Class A affiliate playing its home games in a city where members of the United States Air Force are routinely groomed for much more important missions.

Gardner grew up in nearby Holly Hill, S.C., and he has long held admiration for the sacrifices made by members of the U.S. military and their families. He and his wife, Jessica, displayed their gratitude this Thanksgiving week by hosting a special luncheon for more than 80 active duty members of the 15th Air Lift Squadron and their families at Charleston Air Force Base.

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“Spending time with our active duty U.S. Air Force at Charleston Air Force Base was a highlight for me and Jessica, and a small way to say thank you …

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