Check out this photo from Mission 40; it’s of a Vietnam veteran and his guardian across from the Vietnam Wall in Washington, DC. It turns out our Vietnam vet couldn’t get any closer to the Wall that day; emotionally he couldn’t handle it. His guardian, a war veteran himself, just sat with him quietly, never leaving his side, ensuring the vet had someone to talk to, lean on and support him. I am certain they were deep in thought and like veterans do, shared an instant, unspoken bond, as only veterans can. We do good work and each day we get closer to our mission of honoring those that served so they can heal, bond and feel appreciated. We can’t wait until we get the green light to fly again, hopefully by late summer. At this point, DC isn't ready for us; large public gatherings are not allowed, the museums are closed to large groups and Arlington National Cemetery isn't open to the public to view the Changing of the Guard Ceremony. But, until we get back in the air, we’ll continue to prepare for the day that we can again fly our senior war heroes on their very own Honor Flight. In meantime, consider joining us at our summer fundraising event called the Patriotic Picnic, details below.

Thank you for your support,

Executive Director, Old Glory Honor Flight

p.s. Honor Flights across the country are suspended through August 15, 2021. Stay tuned for updates and follow us on Facebook for the latest news.