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Dozens of Central Florida veterans embark on honor flight to DC
Wesh 2
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.
98-year-old Iowa World War II veteran is D.C. bound on honor flight
KCCi Des Moines
Pepper Purpura
DES MOINES, Iowa —
An Iowa World War II veteran will make his first visit to the capitol of the nation he once served.
98-year-old Russell Wright is heading to Washington, D.C., on Thursday morning. He’ll join more than 30 other veterans on an honor flight for three days of touring various monuments, federal buildings and other sights in the city.
Wright is believed to be the last living crew member of the USS Tucson CL-98. His ship spent nearly 60 days off the coast of Japan during his time serving in 1944 and 1945.
Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight seeking women veterans for trip to Washington
OLean Times Herald
Savannah Barr
Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight is looking for sponsors for its first all-female mission.
In October, 40 women veterans and their female caretakers from Western New York and Bradford will land in Washington, D.C. for a two-day trip. The group will lay a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery and receive special recognition at the Military Women’s Memorial. They will also visit other memorials and monuments that have been put in place in honor of women veterans.
“We try to do activities that show our respect for them,” said Donna Quigley, treasurer of Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight. “Sometimes we have groups of school children who come out to meet us and shake their hands, things like that.”
Buffalo-Niagara Honor Flight hosts three trips a year. Usually, their flights are open to both male and female veterans. But for this trip the organization decided to do something different.
Fundraiser helps Honor Flight reach milestone
KSN 16
McKinzie Payton
JOPLIN, Mo. — A fundraiser for local veterans reaches a major milestone in Joplin this morning. Easterseals Midwest presented a check for nearly $1,900 to three members of the Webb City Elk’s Lodge who are raising money for “Honor Flight of the Ozarks.” Easterseals teaches adults with disabilities the skills they need to live independently and become community leaders.
Adults at Easterseals spent one week collecting donations at Walmart, an energetic fundraiser that involved lots of cheering, line dances, and music. They chose to donate the money to Honor Flight because of their close relationship with the Elks.
“Giving back to our veterans is meaningful for them, and it gives them a sense of purpose. It shows that you know, by giving back they feel a sense of belonging, and it’s just a great responsibility that we all have to give back to our community,” said Tracy Taylor, Easterseals Midwest manager of autism services.
North Star Honor Flight to make inaugural flight in April with 80+ veterans
KAALTV
Alexander Schmidt
(ABC 6 News) – North Star Honor Flight held an orientation day on Sunday for more than 80 veterans and their companions (guardians) participating in the inaugural mission of the North Star Honor Flight Network to Washington D.C. on April 23.
The flight will shepherd the (mostly Vietnam-era) vets on an eighteen-hour excursion of the nation’s capital, stopping at a number of national war memorials, including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the National WWII Memorial and Museum, and Arlington National Cemetery.
The Northern Iowa/Southern Minnesota area was previously serviced out of LaCrosse, but the North Star hub restarted last year after being approved as a partner in the National Honor Flight Network.
Stewartville hosts breakfast to help fund upcoming Honor Flight for area vets
ABC 6 News
Alexander Schmidt
(ABC 6 News) – Stewartville’s American Legion Post 164’s Auxiliary held its annual egg bake breakfast to great success on Sunday, serving more than 200 people.
This year, the event raised more than $2,600 to offset costs related to an upcoming charter flight that will carry dozens of Korean and Vietnam-era vets to visit national war memorials and cemeteries in Washington, D.C.
“It’s an experience all veterans should take advantage of,” said North Star board member Jamie Stevenson. “These monuments are built for them, and we’re happy to provide this service to them.”
Local trio raising money for Honor Flight of the Ozarks veterans
KZRG
Lucas Davis
Three lifelong friends from the Ozarks are lacing up their boots once again for a grueling challenge, this time with a mission to support local veterans.
Jonathan Dawson, David Pyle and Steve Taylor, with the help from Zimmer Marketing, are set to participate in the 36th annual Bataan Memorial Death March on March 22, 2025, at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. Their goal? To raise funds and awareness for Honor Flight of the Ozarks, a nonprofit that organizes trips for veterans to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C.