What happens on an Honor Flight?

The two-day trip begins with a celebratory send-off, including a presentation of the colors, and volunteers cheering and waving flags. The men and women who comprise the veteran group wear their signature blue Honor Flight DFW jackets, shirts and hats, often with their war medals pinned to them.

How do you get chosen for an Honor Flight?

Who is eligible to apply for an Honor Flight? Veterans who have served during war time are eligible to apply with HFDFW. To be considered by the VA to have served during wartime, a veteran need not have served in a combat zone, but simply during one of these designated periods.

What do you write in an Honor Flight letter?

Make the letter out to “Dear Veteran,” as we fly World War II and Korean War veterans. Thank them for their service, for our freedoms and for our country. These can be letters or cards. Please do not draw violent pictures, but certainly include pictures like tanks, soldiers, US flags and other fun drawings.

Why is Honor Flight important?

The mission of Honor Flight is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

When did Honor Flight begin?

2005
Honor Flight/Founded
The inaugural Honor Flight took place in May of 2005. Six small planes flew out of Springfield, Ohio taking twelve World War II veterans on a journey to visit their memorial in Washington, DC.

When was the last honor flight?

On September 23 and 24 and November 4 in 2006, HonorAir flew more than 300 World War II veterans from the Asheville Regional Airport to Washington D.C., free of charge.

What is an honor flight for veterans?

Honor Flight Network recognizes American veterans for your sacrifices and achievements by flying you to Washington, D.C. to see YOUR memorial at no cost. Top priority is given to World War II and terminally ill veterans from all wars. Honor Flight Network has expanded to include Korean War and Vietnam War veterans.

What do you write in a letter to a veteran?

The introduction should include a greeting, such as Dear Veteran, Dear Servicemember or Dear First Responder. Write a message of thanks and gratitude to express how we are fortunate to have them serving and sacrificing so much to keep us safe.

When was the last Honor Flight?

Where does the Honor Flight take the veterans?

Washington, D.C.
The mission of Honor Flight is to transport America’s veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

What is an Honor Flight letter?

Honor Flight letters are letters, cards and general messages from friends, family members, students and ordinary citizens to veterans traveling to national memorials on flights arranged by the Honor Flight Network. The letters express gratitude and admiration for the sacrifices made by the veterans who fought in wars defending the nation.

Who does the Honor Flight Network serve?

The Honor Flight Network is currently serving veterans who served from World War II to the Korean War and through to Vietnam. We also serve catastrophically ill and injured veterans from all service eras.