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Veterans receive hero's welcome Washington

Ninety veterans took that flight to the nation's capitol to see the World War II monument built in their honor. But the trip is an experience in itself. More>>

Joyful Honor Flight homecoming in Dubuque

Ninety-one World War II and Korean War veterans from the Greater Dubuque area arrived home Monday night from their trip. More>>

Double header for Honor Flight of Greater Dubuque

The first of two Honor Flights this week for Greater Dubuque had a successful take-off early Monday morning. More>>

UPDATE: Eastern Iowa Honor Flight tours Washington memorials

The veterans will tour several memorials in Washington before returning to Cedar Rapids late on Tuesday. In a group photo, a flag sitting in a wheelchair was positioned in front to honor the veterans unable to make the trip. More>>

Trip of a lifetime for veteran Joseph Koenig

It's a trip of a life time for veteran Joseph Koenig. There was a time he wasn't sure he'd live to see this day. More>>

Preparing for Waterloo Honor Flight #3

On September 27th, the third Waterloo Honor Flight will depart for our nation's capitol. More>>

WWII story of Robert Kerr

Robert Kerr was drafted during World War II. Kerr trained on coastal artillery and later served as an M-P in North Africa. More>>

Henry Zeien: Waterloo Veteran of WWII

A big coincidence happened when Henry was able to track down his brother Joe, who also was serving in Germany. More>>

UPDATE: Veterans welcomed home by hundreds

Veterans woke up early this morning to board a plane at the Waterloo Regional Airport, landing in Washington, D.C. mid-morning.

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First Honor Flight out of Waterloo

As soon as the World War II veterans stepped off the plane at Washington Dulles International Airport, they were greeted by the Honor Flight Ground Crew. More>>

Ed Gallagher, Jr. Waterloo veteran of WWII

Gallagher joined the Navy in March of 1944. The Waterloo native studying at Loras College was drafted. Ed served on the USS Chenengo, an aircraft carrier. More>>

How to apply: veterans and volunteers
If you are a veteran interested in going on the honor flight, you simply have to fill out an application. Top priority is given to World War II and terminally ill veterans of all wars.More >>
Honor Flight Network: A History
The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization that flies veterans to Washington D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials.More >>
Iowa Honor Flight hub information
Find contact information for Honor Flight chapters across Iowa.More >>