NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Thirty-two veterans from across Middle Tennessee are embarking on a trip of a lifetime!
25 Vietnam War veterans, six Korean War veterans and one Korean and Vietnam War veteran departed from BNA early Wednesday on a flight to our Nation's capital.
Honor Flight is a nationwide program that pays tribute to veterans through an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. There they get to visit memorials, and be honored for their service with a day of recognition and remembrance.
Wednesday's flight kicked off with plenty of waving flags and live music. Veterans also received breakfast before boarding.
One veteran spoke on why this Honor Flight trip means so much to him.
"It feels awesome. This has been on my bucket list," said Vietnam Veteran Dan Drainer. "I've been looking forward to it so much. I never thought I'd be picked but I got picked."
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- Rhori Johnston
