Flag City Honor Flight's First Mission Of 2026

82 Vietnam-era veterans to visit D.C. memorials on April 14th trip

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:10pm

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A brightly colored, high-contrast silkscreen print of an American flag repeated in a tight grid pattern, conceptually representing the patriotic spirit and community support behind the Flag City Honor Flight program.A community-driven effort to honor local veterans with an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor.Swanton Today

Flag City Honor Flight (FCHF), a 100% volunteer-run organization, is preparing for its 34th mission on April 14th, taking 82 veterans, primarily from the Vietnam War era, to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials built in their honor. The one-day trip will include visits to several iconic war memorials, with the public invited to a welcome home celebration for the returning veterans.

Why it matters

The Flag City Honor Flight program provides a meaningful way for the local community to honor and thank veterans for their service, especially those from the Vietnam War era who may not have received the recognition they deserved when they returned home. These trips are made possible through community donations and the tireless efforts of volunteers.

The details

The veterans will depart from Toledo Express Airport in the morning and visit memorials including the Iwo Jima Memorial, Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, Navy Memorial, Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, WWII Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery. The organization relies on community donations and flight sponsorships to cover all costs so that veterans do not have to pay to participate.

  • The 34th mission of Flag City Honor Flight will take place on April 14, 2026.
  • The welcome home celebration for the returning veterans is scheduled for the approximate time of 9:00 p.m. on April 14, 2026.

The players

Flag City Honor Flight

A 100% volunteer-run 501c3 organization dedicated to providing veterans in Northwest Ohio and surrounding areas with the opportunity to visit their war memorials in Washington, D.C., at no cost.

Will Miller

The president of Flag City Honor Flight.

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What they’re saying

“The trips wouldn't be possible without the generosity of the community.”

— Will Miller, President

What’s next

The public is invited to attend the welcome home celebration on April 14th to honor the returning veterans.

The takeaway

The Flag City Honor Flight program provides a meaningful way for the local community to show their appreciation and gratitude to veterans, especially those who served during the Vietnam War era. The organization's commitment to honoring America's heroes through these one-day trips to D.C. is made possible by the generosity of volunteers and donors.