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By Jason Howell
Veterans and their guardians are in the air for the fourth Greater Peoria Honor Flight of the year, and the 41st flight for the organization.
The flight took off around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday to take dozens of veterans and their guardians to Washington, D.C. for an unforgettable day visiting monuments and memorials before they return home to a hero’s welcome at the Peoria International Airport.
Honor Flight trips are free for veterans, funded by donations and community support. Every dollar helps cover travel, meals and the logistics it takes to get veterans safely to Washington and back home.
Head to the Peoria Airport Tuesday around 9:30 p.m. to welcome our veterans home.
abc7Chicago
By Karen Jordan
WHEATON, Ill. (WLS) — For some veterans, traveling to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials honoring their service is no longer possible. Honor Flight Chicago is bringing that experience to them instead.
Nearly 40 veterans gathered Wednesday at Cantigny Park in Wheaton as part of “Operation Eagles Landing,” an event designed to recognize veterans with what Honor Flight Chicago calls a “flightless flight.”
“A number of these veterans we’ve come to realize over the years are either too ill to travel or they have other reasons where spending a full day in Washington just doesn’t work for them,” said Doug Meffley, co-director of Honor Flight Chicago.
Among those honored was Fred Schulz, a 98-year-old World War II veteran who served in the Marines.
“I dont regret ever serving ’cause it regimented my life to where i got a good job,” Schulz said.
His granddaughter, Daniela Schulz, said hearing his stories about his military service inspired her own service in the National Guard.
“He’s always loved to tell us stories about it and it’s always great to hear. It’s really inspiring,” she said.
By https://www.click2houston.com/
HOUSTON – They served our country. Now, KPRC 2 is asking Houston to help us say thank you.
This month, KPRC 2’s Community initiative is partnering with Honor Flight Houston, an organization dedicated to honoring local veterans by giving them the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., and visit the memorials built in recognition of their service and sacrifice.
Our campaign, One More Thank You, will introduce viewers to the veterans behind the mission, share their stories and give Houstonians meaningful ways to get involved.
Honoring Houston’s veterans
For many veterans, an Honor Flight is much more than a trip to Washington. It is an opportunity to reflect on their service, remember those who served alongside them and experience the memorials created to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten.
Throughout the month, KPRC 2 will share stories from local veterans and their families while highlighting the work Honor Flight Houston does to make these experiences possible.
We also want to help Honor Flight Houston reach veterans who may not realize this opportunity is available to them.
If you have a veteran in your family, neighborhood, workplace or community, this is a chance to learn more about Honor Flight Houston and help connect them with the organization.
By News Report
PLATTSBURGH | North Country Honor Flight will honor 30 veterans on Saturday, Oct. 3, as part of Flights 74 and 75, providing another group of North Country veterans with an opportunity to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.
The 30 veterans traveling on the October mission come from New York and Vermont. Their service spans several generations and conflicts, including veterans who served during the Vietnam War and the Cold War era.
The mission will bring together veterans with different military experiences and backgrounds for a shared day of remembrance, camaraderie and gratitude.
A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED MISSION
Flights 74 and 75 are being sponsored through a partnership between American Legion Post 1619, the Sons of the American Legion, the American Legion Riders, the American Legion Auxiliary, and local business owner Brent Rogers of The Grass Hole.
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines, in collaboration with EAA Venture and Missions of Honor, hosted more than 100 Vietnam War-era veterans on a special Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight as part of the 73rd annual EAA AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Held annually during the world’s largest aviation celebration and air show, the honor flight serves as a tribute to Vietnam-era veterans and their service to our nation. This year’s flight took place on July 24 as part of AirVenture’s salute to veterans.
The flight, donated by American and operated by an all-volunteer crew, was conducted aboard the airline’s Flagship Valor — an Airbus A321 aircraft that serves as a tribute to those who have served in our nation’s military and in particular, those who have received the prestigious Medal of Honor.
Among the veterans on board was Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gary Littrell, a Medal of Honor recipient who spent more than two decades in service and received the nation’s highest military honor for his leadership during a four-day siege in the Vietnam War.
The veterans flew from Oshkosh to Washington, D.C., where they received a proper heroes’ arrival at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). During their visit, they toured several of the nation’s military and historical landmarks, including Arlington National Cemetery, where they witnessed the Changing of the Guard, the Air Force Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Upon returning to Oshkosh, the veterans were welcomed home by thousands of air show attendees in a moving celebration honoring their service.
“Supporting our military and veteran community is core to who we are at American, and we’re so proud to help provide these veterans with a one-of-a-kind honor flight experience that pays tribute to the courage and sacrifices they made to serve our country,” said American’s Manager of Military and Veteran Programs Randy Stillinger. “This trip is just one of the many ways we honor these heroes throughout the year — and we’re grateful to help them get the welcome home they deserve from aviation enthusiasts and military supporters across the country.”
Virtual honor flights bring D.C. memorials to North Dakota veterans
STUTSMAN COUNTY, N.D. (Valley News Live) – The Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN is making sure local heroes still get their trip of a lifetime, even when they can’t leave home.
The group set up a virtual honor flight Sunday for 89-year-old Korean War veteran Donald Olson in Montpelier, North Dakota. Surrounded by his family, Olson took a virtual tour of Washington, D.C., and the memorials built in his honor.
He shared stories from his time in uniform while his daughter read a letter he’d kept framed since 1955.
The Honor Flight team also brought a virtual trip to Russell Carlson in Jamestown, North Dakota. Carlson’s health kept him from traveling, so staff at the nursing home helped set up a welcome-home celebration as he toured the memorials online.
Honor Flight Central Florida seeks WWII and Korean War veterans for Mission 37
Madilyn Destefano
ORLANDO, Fla. —
Honor Flight Central Florida is seeking World War II and Korean War veterans to join its Mission 37 flight to Washington, D.C., scheduled for October.
The organization is asking the public to spread the word to have 20 veterans from these eras and 40 from Vietnam participate in the flight.
“Veterans always fly for free, and it would be an honor to have these brave men and women on the flight in October,” the organization said.
Honor Flight Central Florida serves veterans in the community by flying them to Washington, D.C., to see the memorials a grateful nation has built in their honor at no charge to the veteran.
Guardian donors accompany veterans on this one-day trip at their own expense. This covers the cost of Honor Flight-related expenses and provides them with the privilege of accompanying one of our hometown heroes for the day at the National Mall.
For more information, visit HonorFlightCentralFlorida.org.
Walden resident named Vice Chairman of Honor Flight Network’s Board
WALDEN- Walden resident Frank P. Kimler has been elected as the Honor Flight Network’s Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.
“I am deeply honored to serve as Vice Chairman of the Honor Flight Network,” said Kimler. “It is a privilege to be the vice chairman of an organization that so meaningfully honors our nation’s veteran heroes.”
Kimler has served on the National Honor Flight Network Board for six years as the organization’s treasurer, and brings deep expertise in nonprofit governance, finance, and tax-exempt organizations to the role, spending more than 25 years in public accounting.
Kimler served as Chairman of Hudson Valley Honor Flight, Inc. (one of the Honor Flight Network’s more than 130 hubs) for 10 years, since the organization’s incorporation. Kimler also founded the Honor Flight’s out of Westchester County Airport, in White Plains. A dedicated advocate for veterans, Kimler’s passion for honoring and serving those who have served our nation was instilled by his father and grandparents, who served during the Vietnam War and World War II. That legacy of service continues to guide his leadership and commitment to Honor Flight’s mission.
“Frank’s financial expertise, nonprofit knowledge, and unwavering dedication to veterans make him an invaluable leader,” said Theresa Werner, Board Chair of Honor Flight Network. “We are grateful for his continued service and leadership as we work to expand our impact nationwide.”
KVUE ABC
Bob Garcia-Buckalew
AUSTIN, Texas — Editor’s Note: KVUE is kicking off a new partnership with Honor Flight Austin. The organization takes military veterans on special trips to Washington D.C.
For many of them, it’s the first or *only* time they’re able to visit the memorials honoring those who died in the wars in which they served. We’ve covered news about Honor Flight for years and we’re adding to that: A commitment to bringing you the stories of the heroes among us and helping to raise money to support more flights.
This month, we tell the story of Lew Griffith, who’s been on two Honor Flight missions.