Capital Region Honor Flight

Capital Region Honor Flight Bus Trip
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Capital Region Mission 10.3.23

October 3, 2023 Inaugural Trip

Under beautiful fall weather and sunny skies, 21 senior war Veterans traveled on our inaugural mission by bus to DC for their Day of Honor. We honored 4 WWII Veterans, four Korean Veterans and 17 Vietnam Veterans (some who served in multiple wars). Our honored Veterans served in the Army Air Corps, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard and Navy. They were welcomed at every stop by a grateful nation to honor their service and sacrifices.

Mission Sponsor

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Donating Partners

The Hall at Huntingtown, Huntington Fire Hall, Huntingtown, MD
American Legion Post #8 – Washington DC
Calvert County Department of Aging
Office Depot, MD
Panera Bread, Prince Frederick, MD
Snead’s Ace Hardware,
Wal-Mart, Prince Frederick, MD

October 3 Inaugural Trip Group Photo

Trip Photo Gallery

Enjoy a visual walkthrough of our trip.  Feel free to download any photos from the day you wish.

October 3 Photo Gallery

Contributing Partners

American Legion Post #206, Chesapeake Beach, MD
American Legion Post #274, Lusby, MD
Ashbury Solomons Retirement Center, Solomons, MD
Bugles Across America – Tom Sneeringer
Bulrushes Restaurant, Prince Frederick, MD
Calvert County Office on Aging
Calvert County Parks and Recreation
Calvert Country Sheriff’s Office
Civil Air Patrol
Charlotte Hall Retirement Center, Charlotte Hall, MD
Dunbar High School JROTC Color Guard – WDC
Dunkirk MD Fire Department
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Huntingtown MD Fire Department
Mary Strandberg, EMT
Miss DC 2023 – Jude Mabone
NNDCC
Nam Knights
Pershing’s Own Army Band – SSgt Esther Kang vocalist
50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration Partner Program – SSgt Crystal Curry
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

October 3, 2023 Greeting Our Veterans

Trip Testiomonials

“I am pre-diabetic and after all the M&Ms and chocolate chip cookies, I expected my blood sugar to be very high the next day. But it wasn’t. So I must have dreamed that I went on the Honor Flight. I think the greatest thing about the trip was the treatment that we got; to make up for the shabby treatment that Vietnam Vets got when they returned home in the 60’s and 70’s. “
WarrenVietnam Veteran
“I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking my dad yesterday on the Capital Region Honor Flight. He was like a kid at Christmas! And thanks for letting me serve as his family guardian.”
JamesFamily Guardian
“My guardian, who was active duty Army, was wonderful. She was so caring and knowledgeable. She made me feel like family and really eased my initial apprehensions about going. I am energized and have a great desire to get more involved with my American Legion Post and tell everyone about my trip.”
LeonardVietnam Veteran
“I’ve seen the Memorials in DC many times, but this trip was a great opportunity to meet and visit with other Veterans and exchange military conversations. By the end of the day, “Thank you for your service” had more meaning. It made me feel that the entire USA was saying thank you to me!!!”
Anonymous
“My expectation was a bus trip to DC. I did not foresee the congeniality, laughter, or surprises in store at each stop! For me, it went from a “bus trip” to an amazing tribute to the Veterans. It was all for us. I’m still bubbling with pride, gratefulness, and amazing memories of the Inaugural Capital Region Honor Flight!”
AlWWII Veteran
“I thought it would be a good trip – I didn’t realize how good it could be! I felt a renewed sense in how my country feels about Veterans. It made me feel good being a Veteran, and that people and kids really care, not like it was in the 70s.”
RonVietnam Veteran
“My daughter was my family guardian. She said she was more moved than she expected to be. Being able to share the day with her was wonderful. And the trip made me realize how much people appreciate the service. It made me think back to my time in uniform and remember that I should be proud of it.”
AurthurWWII Veteran
“Every minute there was a wonderful surprise, including my daughter meeting us at one stop! And Corey was a great guardian! I loved being with my fellow Veterans and being honored for my service. It was an amazing day for those of us who served during the time of challenge in our country. This trip was the first time I felt honored for caring for my amazing patients. Thanks to the wonderful crew from Capital Region!
Meg G.Vietnam Navy nurse
“I often greet other Honor Flight groups arriving at BWI. My experience on this trip made me understand the feelings a Veteran has on these trips. I will strive to enhance their experience when greeting these groups in the future. Special thanks to my guardian Andy. He was a great part of my “day of a lifetime.” Capital Region Honor Flight is a first-class operation that is behind every Veteran. This trip makes me more proud to have served.
Marv B.Vietnam Veteran
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