WASHINGTON – Twenty-two local veterans flew to the nation’s capital Saturday morning as a part of the First Coast Honor Flight.
The First Coast Honor Flight, a nationwide Honor Flight Network member, took the veterans on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Washington to visit the National Mall and Arlington National Cemetery, where they can connect with other veterans and reflect on their service.
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Saturday’s flight included three Korean War veterans, 16 Vietnam War veterans, one between World War II and Korea, and two between Korea and Vietnam. Plus, 22 guardians and six Honor Flight staff members also accompanied them on the trip.
The veterans left from the Jacksonville International Airport early Saturday morning and are expected to return in the evening.
This flight marked the organization’s sixth flight since 2020.