Chicago, IL
Honor flight takes veterans on day trip to Washington DC
Greater than 100 veterans that served in World Battle II, the Korean Battle and the Vietnam Battle landed at Halfway Airport after spending the day in Washington D.C. as a part of a tribute organized by Honor Flight Chicago.
The all-expense paid journey acknowledges the bravery and sacrifices of our nation’s veterans with a day of honor, gratitude and inspiration.
The 118 veterans left Halfway early this morning and frolicked touring Washington D.C. and visiting the assorted struggle memorials earlier than they got here house to a heroes welcome and celebration.
To this point greater than 9,000 veterans have made the journey. The flight, organizers say, is Honor Flight Chicago’s a hundredth flight.
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