By Senior Airman Hailey Haux, Secretary of the Air Force
Public Affairs Command Information / Published May 29, 2015
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Whether standing at the Air Force
memorial or silently observing the changing of the guard at Arlington National
Cemetery, a program gives military veterans the chance to see monuments and
landmarks in the Washington metropolitan area.
The Honor Flight Network flies veterans here to visit
memorials that honor their service to the nation.
“I have never been to Washington and a few people who had
been on this honor flight told me this is a big deal and it really means
something to me now,” said former Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Richard Kappel, a
World War II prisoner of war. “The changing of the guard has been my favorite
part of the tour; it was very touchy feely. I am so glad I came here.”
On a recent visit here, honorees of the Villages Honor
Flight from North Central Florida had a jam-packed day visiting the Air Force
Memorial, National Mall, U.S. Marine Corps Memorial, World War II Memorial and
Arlington National Cemetery.
“I am really amazed at what I have seen so far and I have
enjoyed every minute of it -- I would love to bring my grandkids down here some
time,” said Daniel Keel, a Tuskegee Airman and a World War II veteran, flight
officer, navigator, bombardier and B-24 pilot. “What I tell most youngsters
nowadays is the Air Force is a good place to be.”
With hubs around the country and several trips here every
month, the Honor Flight Network is dedicated to providing veterans with honor
and closure.
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