09 April 2022
An Honor Flight of 84 WWII, Korean and Vietnam veterans and their families, landed at Reagan National Airport today and members from CVMA 53-1, 27-2, and 27-10 greeted them as they left the airport along with the local Rolling Thunder Chapter MD-1, who coordinated the ride and meet and greet.
We escorted them to the WW2 memorial, talked, listened to stories and took some pictures. I have to say, it was humbling seeing and talking to members of our greatest generation. Seeing them and imagining what they have seen through their years. Feeling small next to these giants, yet so proud and filled with joy, that I was a part of their life but for only a moment.
I cannot express how grateful I am for their service and for the gift they have given to us all. Semper Fi to all of you and a huge thank you! Thank you for giving us, our parents, and our children and our children's children such a great life. It is because of you!
Thank you to the Honor Flight Network for making this happen.
Special shout out to Joe Schott (center) Joe, a veteran of WW2, turned 100 years old in February. It was an honor and pleasure Joe. So glad to have met you sir.
About the Honor Flight Network
HONOR FLIGHT NETWORK – HONORING OUR VETERANS
OUR MISSION
The mission of Honor Flight is to celebrate America's veterans by inviting them to share in a day of honor at our nation's memorials. OUR VISION A nation where all of America's veterans experience the honor, gratitude, and community of support they deserve. THE HONOR FLIGHT NETWORK The Honor Flight Network is a national network comprised of independent Hubs working together in furtherance of the Honor Flight mission. In furtherance of this common goal, we have the opportunity to show our nation’s veterans the appreciation and honor they deserve. Participation in an Honor Flight trip gives veterans the opportunity to share this momentous occasion with other comrades, to remember friends and comrades lost, and share their stories and experiences with other veterans. All honored veterans travel at no cost to the veteran.
The Honor Flight Network is currently serving veterans from the WWII, Korean War and Vietnam War eras. We also serve terminally ill veterans serving during any era. Please visit the website or contact your Regional Hub for information on applying as a veteran or guardian for an Honor Flight trip.
THE HISTORY OF THE HONOR FLIGHT NETWORK
The Honor Flight Network was formed in 2005 by Jeff Miller and Earl Morse with a mission of honoring our nation’s veterans by bringing them to Washington, DC to
visit the memorials and monuments dedicated to their service and sacrifice. While originally focused on honoring our nation’s World War II veterans, the Honor Flight Network now also honors those who served in the Korean War, Vietnam War, intermediary operations, and in special cases of terminal illness or injury, veterans from more recent service eras. Since its formation in 2005, the Honor Flight Network has taken more than 245,000 veterans to Washington D.C. Today, the Honor Flight Network is currently comprised of over 128 hubs throughout the country dedicated to carrying out the Honor Flight mission and the Network, as a whole, serves over 22,000 veterans each year.
Honor Flight Network – our way of saying to all our veterans – one more TOUR with HONOR!
Outstanding job, thanks 🙏 to all who represented CVMA Family 🇺🇸
Awesome! Thanks for representing!!