The veterans will depart from the Austin airport Friday afternoon and return on Saturday.
AUSTIN, Texas — On Friday, veterans of World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Cold War will fly to visit memorials that honor their service. It’s all thanks to the nonprofit Honor Flight Austin.
Honor Flight Austin calls the flight the “trip of a lifetime.” The group will take the veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit the memorials that honor their service and sacrifices.
“The Central Texas community loves and supports its veterans. Through their donations, Honor Flight Austin has hit the landmark of taking its 76th flight to Washington DC to pay tribute to our heroes,” said Matt Mathias, chairman of Honor Flight Austin.
Friday’s flight is scheduled to depart from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport at 12:40 p.m. and arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at 4:45 p.m. The 37 veterans will return …