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Veterans honored with trip to D.C. for Honor Flight Rochester
News10NBC
Rochester Honor Flight flew 62 veterans on its Mission 89, including 52 veterans of the Vietnam War. Since 2008, Honor Flight Rochester has flown over 4,500 veterans, funded entirely by the community.
This is Rochester Honor Flight’s second mission of the year, with four more planned for 2025. The missions have been described as the trip of a lifetime.
Over 100 veterans head to D.C. on Honor Flight Northland
WDIO
A sunny send off for the 100 veterans and about 50 volunteers who headed out on Honor Flight Northland on Saturday morning from the Duluth airport.
A sunny send off for the 100 veterans and about 50 volunteers who headed out on Honor Flight Northland on Saturday morning from the Duluth airport.
Now part of the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, the event brings veterans to Washington D.C. for one day, to see their war memorils.
Members of the 148th Fighter Wing helped send them off. So did the Duluth Honor Guard and the Patriot Guard.
Charlie Olson is an 89-year-old Air Force vet from Aurora. “I’ve never been to D.C.,” he told us. “And I never thought I’d get to go.”
Two other veterans on the flight are married. Becky and James Robertshaw met while in the Army. “We just celebrated 50 years of marriage,” she shared.
James said they heard about Honor Flight from a friend, who raved about it. “We are elated and honored, seriously,” he said.
‘It’s living history’: Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight Mission 19
WIVB.com
Jordan Norkus
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WIVB) — On a cool spring morning, 35 local heroes from the World War II, Korean, Vietnam and Cold War eras set off to the nation’s capital for the trip of a lifetime.
Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight takes veterans on all-expenses-paid trips to Washington, D.C. throughout the year to see the memorials built to commemorate their courage. News 4 anchor Jordan Norkus and photojournalist Allison Staebell had the special privilege of joining them on Mission 19.
“They’re building that camaraderie again, they’re exchanging stories and it’s quite an emotional thing to see when these guys are talking,” said Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight president Tom Petrie. “They’ve just met each other and they’re like old friends.”
“It’s so grand to be with my veteran friends. I made a lot of pals here,” said Navy veteran Timothy Trost. “No matter what branch you’re in, everyone has their great stories and that’s the most fun. We’re a big club.”
Chance discovery turns into treasured friendship for 2 Utah Honor Flight vets
KSL.com
Mike Anderson
SALT LAKE CITY — Over 70 Utah veterans are in Washington, D.C., for the 50th Utah Honor Flight.
When a unique group of individuals comes together like this, it means that some special stories and friendships develop while visiting historic sites.
“The first Black general?” Jim Hayes asked Merrill Wells, referring to a general they knew while serving.
“Yes,” Wells responded.
“In the United States Army,” Hayes said.
The two veterans were at one of the many historical sites in Washington and talked about how they knew the same people while serving in the Vietnam War, like General Benjamin O. Davis.
Day 2 of Honor Flight makes veterans emotional
Valley News Live
Harrison Pray
WASHINGTON D.C. (Valley News Live) – Former servicemen shared their most personal memories on Monday, April 21.
“It’s real to me. Originally it was North Korea that we were in. It’s just memories,” said Leland Anderson, a veteran who shed a few tears when sharing his time in the military.
While in North Korea, Anderson worked in heavy infantry. He drove anything from Jeeps to 5-ton trucks. He felt very fortunate to be trusted to drive around several high-ranking officers.
For one army veteran, his career will never be forgotten as he was a prisoner for 4 years in the Vietnam War.
“January 14, 1969 I had a bad day. I got into that ambush,” said Gary Guggenberger.
Gary was a 5-ton truck driver. He admits that on that day, he took a bad route as him and his soldiers got ambushed 10 miles north of Saigon, Vietnam.
Local heroes return: Asheville welcomes veterans from Blue Ridge Honor Flight to DC
ABC13 News
Kimberly King
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — More than 350 people gathered at the Asheville airport in a hangar to welcome home 99 veterans who had flown on the Blue Ridge Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on the night of April 19. Despite some delays with the chartered Allegiant plane landing, everyone remained with their flags, banners and welcome home signs. The atmosphere was joyous, and the veterans were extremely appreciative of the warm welcome. Out of the 99 veterans, 88 served in Vietnam, including several women, along with a World War II veteran and Korean War veterans.
Dozens of Central Florida veterans embark on honor flight to DC
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Paola Tristan Arruda
SANFORD, Fla. —
Dozens of Central Florida veterans took a special honor flight to Washington, D.C., organized by Villages Honor Flight.
“I’m here to enjoy the honor flight and go to Washington, D.C., and look up some of my friends on the Vietnam wall,” said Robert Kerfin, an Army veteran.
Roughly 153 passengers, comprised of military veterans, guardians, and staff, boarded an Allegiant flight on Wednesday.
“This is just a wonderful thing to give back to the veterans. I mean, we live in a free country because of our veterans, and that’s the least we can do to give back,” said Bob Siano, Flight Director for this Villages Honor Flight mission.
The oldest passenger on this mission is 93-year-old Richard Schlosser.
“I was in the Air Force from 1950 to 1964, right during the middle of the Korean War. I never had to go to Korea because I was needed in the United States. You only get one shot at this, you know, you get one chance to do it. And I feel like at my age, I better do it now,” said Schlosser, an Air Force veteran.
Military vets fly from Midway to Washington DC in 1st honor flight of season
ABC 7 Chicago
Christian Piekos
CHICAGO (WLS) — The first honor flight of the season took off Wednesday morning at Midway Airport.
A group of veterans will embark on a one-day trip to Washington, D.C.
This is such a special once in a lifetime trip for more than 100 Chicago area veterans from all branches of the military. They’re in Washington D.C. visiting war memorials.
The Star Spangled Banner rang out throughout Midway Airport before dawn as they boarded the plane for this powerful journey.
An emotional send off for 114 soldiers, sailors, marines and airmen, embarking on the first Honor Flight of the season.
Local 12
WKRC
HEBRON, Ky. (WKRC) – Eighty-eight veterans and their companions flew to Washington, D.C.
They took off from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in the year’s first Honor Flight.
Here’s how to help Southern Nevada veterans on Honor Flight trip
FOX 5 KVVU-TV
FOX5 Staff
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – In just a few weeks, Honor Flight Southern Nevada is heading to Washington D.C. to escort 35 residents on a life-changing trip.
These veterans will be honored for their service, tour war memorials and pay tribute to fallen soldiers.
Those interested could help these vets as they prepare for the trip. Visit this website to learn more.
From transportation to meals, all funds collected will benefit Honor Flight Southern Nevada’s mission to escort veterans to the nation’s capital.