Honor Flight Austin has been proudly featured in local and national media for our ongoing mission to honor America’s veterans with a trip of a lifetime to Washington, D.C. From emotional homecomings to milestone flights and special tributes, these stories capture the heart of what we do and ensure our heroes receive the recognition they deserve.
Explore our recent coverage below to see how the community continues to celebrate and support our veterans.
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In the News
KVUE Telethon & Veteran Interviews
- KVUE to host all-day telethon benefiting Honor Flight Austin
- A match made in heaven’ | A local Vietnam War veteran finally gets his service dog
- Why the U.S. Navy dumped dozens of empty military helicopters into the ocean at the end of the Vietnam War
- Local Vietnam War veterans join Honor Flight Austin’s 100th trip to Washington, DC
- An Army nurse who served during the Vietnam War tells her story through Honor Flight
- How Honor Flight Austin helped a local military veteran heal from the experiences of the Vietnam War
- Meet a Vietnam War veteran who says a journey to Washington, D.C., through Honor Flight Austin changed his life
- Still haunted by the Vietnam War, a Central Texas Navy veteran is among the most recent guests of Honor Flight Austin
- Honor Flight Austin – Jack Crownover’s story
- Meet Austin’s Lew Griffith: 101 years young and still going strong
News Articles
- An Honor Flight veteran recalls coming of age in the battlefields of Vietnam
- Veterans Return from 83rd Honor Flight / KVUE
- Memorial Day 2023
- President Biden Chats with the Heroes from Honor Flight #79 / @POTUS
- Honor Flight Austin heads out on 78th Flight / FOX7 Austin
- 77th Honor Flight Austin to take 36 Women Veterans to Washington D.C. / KVUE
- 76th Honor Flight takes 37 Texas Veterans to Washington D.C. / KVUE
- Honor Flight Austin Marks 10 years Serving Veterans with 75th Flight to Washington, D.C. / CBS Austin
- 75th Honor Flight Austin gives 42 Veterans a trip to Washington, D.C. / KVUE
- Honor Flight Austin takes 40 Veterans on a “Trip of a Lifetime” / KVUE
- Honor Flight Austin Flies 40 Veterans to D.C. / KVUE
- Vietnam War Veteran Hopes to get on All-Women Honor Flight in Austin Scheduled
- Honor Flight Takes 50 Veterans from Austin to Washington D.C.
- FOX 7 Care Force: Honor Flight Austin
- Honor Flight Resumes After Pandemic Break
Honor Flight Austin Videos
Honor Flight Austin
Forty WWII veterans fly to Washington DC to visit the National World War II Memorial. Some of the last of their generation, their journey is an experience that they and the Honor Flight volunteers will never forget.
An Honor Flight veteran recalls coming of age in the battlefields of Vietnam
Army veteran Steve Valdez was just 19 years old when he experienced a Thanksgiving Day he will never forget.
A Warm Welcome at the White House for Honor Flight Austin Heroes
President Joe Biden greeted World War II veterans from Honor Flight Austin at the White House, thanking them for their courage, sacrifice, and service to the nation. This memorable visit highlights the continued mission of Honor Flight Austin to honor our heroes with the recognition they deserve.
Forty World War II Veterans Take a Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey to Washington, D.C.
In this moving short film, forty World War II veterans from Central Texas travel to Washington, D.C. with Honor Flight Austin to visit the memorials built in their honor. Accompanied by volunteer guardians, they share stories of service, sacrifice, and friendship during an unforgettable journey that pays tribute to the courage and spirit of the Greatest Generation.
KLBJ-AM 2022: Operation Thank You!
KLBJ’s Todd Jeffries speaks with Melinda Brandt and Matt Matthias about Honor Flight Austin’s all-volunteer mission, eligibility from World War II through the Cold War, the guardian program and medical support, and the powerful healing veterans experience on the trip of a lifetime.
A Hero’s Reflections: Remembering Service and Gratitude on an Honor Flight
A World War II veteran shares his moving experience traveling with Honor Flight Austin to Washington, D.C. Joined by 50 fellow Texans, he recalls the overwhelming welcome they received, the memories of fallen shipmates, and the deep gratitude he feels for those who make these life-changing journeys possible.
This is Honor Flight Austin
A World War II veteran reflects on his unforgettable Honor Flight Austin experience, from the overwhelming welcome in Washington, D.C. to the quiet moments of remembrance at the Battle of Okinawa memorial. His story is a heartfelt tribute to his fellow servicemen and a salute to all who make these journeys possible.
The Greatest Generation: A Journey of Honor and Gratitude
This inspiring short film follows World War II veterans on their Honor Flight Austin journey to Washington, D.C., where they receive a hero’s welcome and visit the memorials built in their honor. Accompanied by volunteer guardians, these brave men and women reflect on service, sacrifice, and friendship, reminding us all why their legacy as the Greatest Generation must never be forgotten.
A Call to Honor: Raising Funds to Send Central Texas Veterans to Washington, D.C.
At Austin City Hall, Honor Flight Austin launched a fundraising effort to help World War II veterans visit the memorials built in their honor. The event highlights the urgency of giving these heroes, many now in their nineties, a chance to pay tribute to fallen friends and experience one final mission of remembrance and gratitude in our nation’s capital.