CENTRAL VALLEY HONOR FLIGHT

The Central Valley chapter of Honor Flights annually takes 200 veterans to visit Washington, DC. Each mission consists of a flight, a two-night stay, and a visit to the nation's capitol for 70 attendees. The trip focuses on visiting their military memorials and other sites in Washington, DC. Missions begin with a meet and greet for veterans, followed by the flight, local American Legion Post BBQ dinner, a visit to the US Capitol, WWII Memorial, Navy Memorial (Lone Sailor), US Marine Memorial (Iwo Jima), Air Force Memorial, and the National Museum of the US Army, followed by a banquet dinner, all in the first Vietnam War memorial with time for reflection, trips to other notable DC sites such as Arlington Cemetery, dinner and a hotel stay. As many veterans are older and have specific needs, we have volunteer medical staff who attend the mission. Each veteran is assigned a volunteer to support their (and their family members') needs while in DC. The guardian may be required to push a wheelchair or be on hand to help find their way. Our volunteer team provides all logistics management for the trip, including transportation in the city, hotels, and meals. We offer a helping hand, listening ear, and open heart throughout the journey for veterans who were not welcomed home when they returned but deserve our gratitude for their service.