Capital Region Honor Flight

Capital Region Honor Flight Bus Trip
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Capital Region Mission 4-25-24

April 25th, 2024 Trip

Under unseasonably cool spring weather and sunny skies, 23 senior war Veterans traveled on mission #2 from Calvert County by bus to DC for their Day of Honor. We honored 1 WWII Veteran, four Korean-era Veterans and 18 Vietnam Veterans.  Our five female Veterans received a portfolio from the Military Women’s Memorial.  Our honored Veterans served in the Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy. They were welcomed at every stop by a grateful nation to honor their service and sacrifices.

Mission Sponsor

Mission BBQ Logo

Donating Partners

The Hall at Huntingtown, Huntington Fire Hall, Huntingtown, MD – meeting facility
American Legion Post #205 Chesapeake Beach MD– dinner
Maryland Department of Aging – wheelchairsphy

April 25th 2024 Trip Group Photo

Trip Photo Gallery

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

April 25th Photo Gallery

Supporting Partners

U.S. Air Force Drill Team

Staci Anderson – Welcome Home cookies

Asbury Solomons Retirement Community – transport

Kathy Blanchard – photographer

Bo Bees St. Leonard MD – swag

Calvert County Parks and Recreation – Welcome Home

Calvert County Public Safety – AED

Calvert Country Sheriff’s Office – Ricky Cox Sheriff – escort

Calvert County DAR – John Hanson Chapter – swag
Civil Air Patrol
Dunkirk MD Fire Department – Welcome Home

Embassy of the Republic of Korea – Ambassador of Peace Medal

Norm Gresley – photographer

Huntingtown MD Volunteer Fire Department – escort

Joplin MO Early Childhood – student artwork

Korean War Veterans Memorial Fund – pins

Angela McLaughlin – photographer

Carmen Mileo – National Anthem

Nam Knights – Old Line Chapter – escort

North Beach Volunteer Fire Department – ladder truck and flag

Northern NNDCC – Sgt. Maj. Strate V. Flessas

Nunn Better Photos – photographer

Prince George MD Sheriff Motors – escort

Solomons MD Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department – escort

Mary Strandberg – RN

U.S. Army 50th Anniversary Commemoration Partner Program – SSgt Crystal Curry

April 25th 2024 trip - bus group

Trip Testiomonials

“The camaraderie between the Veterans on the trip was continuously affirmed. There is nothing equal to the camaraderie we experience in the military. The greetings from the community were the antithesis of our arrival in the U.S. after being separated from our families while being in the war zone. If another veteran asked me to tell them about the Capital Region Honor Flight, I would encourage them to go and tell your stories.”
RonVietnam Veteran
“At first I was reluctant to go. I was not a combat Vet and didn’t feel I deserved to go. But Mark told me “I had given my time and served and deserved to go.” I did not know what to expect. At each stop, a new memory was made. People came up thanking us for our service. It turned out to be more than I imagined but will be remembered always. I am so glad I went. I have already been talking to other Veterans that it is a trip they need to go on.”
BobVietnam Veteran
“The outpouring of strangers and my community showing such warm respect for our service was so unexpected but wonderful. I felt humbled and proud of my service. Do not miss your chance to go.”
MikeVietnam Veteran
“The trip impacted me in a way that I have never felt so honored and loved. The trip is truly a once-in-a-lifetime event.”
CherylVietnam Veteran
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