Honor Flight - Wikipedia
WEBHistory. The network was cofounded by Earl Morse, a physician assistant and retired Air Force captain, and Jeff Miller, a small business owner and son of a WWII veteran. Morse worked in a Department of Veterans Affairs clinic in Springfield, Ohio, where he saw many patients who were World War II veterans.
Honor Flight: A Time to Remember | Journal of Veterans Studies
WEBJul 12, 2022 · Over 245,000 veterans have participated in an honor flight since the inception of the organization in 2005. Veterans from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War are eligible to participate in the all-expense paid trip. The trips originate from different hub cities throughout the country.
About Us - Honor Flight Network
WEBHonor Flight was created with a simple, yet powerful, mission – honoring our nation’s veterans by bringing them to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built to commemorate their service and sacrifice. The Honor Flight Network was co …
Honor Flights: What They Are and How They Honor Veterans
WEBAn honor flight is a free flight for United States military veterans to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C., provided by honor flight organizations. Honor flights first began in 2005 thanks to Earl Morse, a U.S. Air Force Captain who wanted to …
History - HonorFlightColumbus
WEBThe inaugural Honor Flight took place in May of 2005. Six small airplanes flew from Springfield, Ohio taking twelve World War II veterans on a journey to visit their memorial in Washington, D.C.
History of Honor Flight - Southeast Florida Honor Flight
WEBIt All Began with the World War II Memorial. The Honor Flight Network program was conceived by Earl Morse, a physician’s assistant and Retired Air Force Captain. Earl wanted to honor the veterans he had taken care of for the past 27 years.
Honor Flight Network - Honoring American Veterans
WEBHonor Flight is a national organization that transports American Veterans to Washington DC to honor and celebrate them for their service and sacrifices for our freedom.
‘I Have Waited 68 Years to See This’: How Honor Flights Help …
WEBNov 11, 2019 · Timothy Seifert, who volunteers as an escort, recalled the first honor flight he made with his father, who fought in the Korean War and has since died.
Essential Info for the Veterans’ Honor Flight
WEBUS armed forces veterans from any branch are eligible for an Honor Flight if they were in active service anywhere in the world during WWII (12/7/1941 – 12/31/1946), the Korean War (6/25/1950 – 7/27/1953), or the Vietnam War (2/28/1961 – 5/7/1975).
'More than a trip': Honor flight founders reflect on its impact - WJLA
WEBMay 31, 2021 · The two founders of the Honor Flight Network, Earl Morse and Jeff Miller, have seen the impacts of the program first-hand and said it is much more than a trip.