Greater Cincinnati veterans visit Washington D.C. on Honor Flight

The first Honor Flight of the 2026 season took dozens of local veterans to the nation's capital.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 9:52pm

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An abstracted, out-of-focus photograph in warm, soft tones depicting a group of older men in military uniforms walking together, their faces obscured but their sense of purpose and camaraderie evident.Veterans from Greater Cincinnati embark on an emotional journey to Washington D.C. to visit memorials honoring their service and sacrifice.Cincinnati Today

Dozens of Greater Cincinnati veterans, mostly from the Vietnam War era, traveled to Washington D.C. on Tuesday as part of the first Honor Flight of the 2026 season. The program gives veterans the opportunity to visit memorials in the nation's capital and pay tribute to their fallen comrades. Organizers say it's a meaningful way to show appreciation for those who served the country.

Why it matters

The Honor Flight program has provided thousands of veterans, many of whom did not receive a warm welcome upon returning home from war, with the chance to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. These trips are deeply meaningful for the veterans and the local communities that support them.

The details

The veterans traveled from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Washington D.C. on Tuesday morning. The group included 85 Vietnam War veterans, who organizers say often did not receive the recognition and appreciation they deserved when they returned home from the conflict.

  • The veterans departed from CVG on Tuesday morning for the trip to Washington D.C.

The players

Honor Flight

A nonprofit organization that provides free trips for veterans to visit memorials in Washington D.C.

Cheryl and her husband

Organizers who have made the Honor Flight program happen year after year in the Greater Cincinnati area.

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The takeaway

The Honor Flight program continues to provide a meaningful way for local communities to express their gratitude and appreciation for the veterans who have served our country, especially those who may not have received the recognition they deserved when they returned home.