Eighty-eight veterans and their companions departed from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport with Honor Flight on Tuesday for a memorable trip to Washington, D.C.
The journey marked the year’s first Honor Flight, a program dedicated to honoring America’s veterans by bringing them to the nation’s capital to visit the memorials built in their honor.
The Honor Flight Network is a nonprofit organization created to honor America’s veterans by providing them with free trips to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifices. Founded in 2005, the program initially focused on transporting World War II veterans but has since expanded to include veterans of the Korean War, Vietnam War, and other conflicts.
The flights are often accompanied by volunteers and guardians who assist the veterans throughout the day-long trip. Each journey includes visits to landmarks such as the World War II Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery, among others.
The experience is designed to offer recognition, healing, and closure for many who served, and it is often described as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The program operates through regional hubs across the country and is funded entirely through donations and volunteer support.
President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Army with a massive military parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025 — a date that also happens to be his 79th birthday.
According to a report from Washington City Paper, the planned parade would stretch nearly four miles, beginning at the Pentagon in Arlington and ending at the White House.
While official details have not yet been finalized, a senior Army official confirmed to The Hill that there are ongoing discussions about a “robust” celebration and that the number of military units expected to participate has increased significantly since planning began last year.
