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Former President Boards Flight With Veterans

Korean and Vietnam War veterans boarding an honor flight from Madison, Wisconsin to Washington, DC had no idea they were about to receive the surprise of a lifetime when former President Barack Obama walked onto their plane with a message of gratitude. The veterans were traveling courtesy of the Honor Flight Network, a nonprofit that has flown over 300,000 veterans and their families free of charge to visit the nation’s capital monuments over the past 20 years, giving them the opportunity to share the momentous occasion with fellow comrades and remember the fallen. As the plane touched down in DC ahead of Veterans Day, Obama came aboard and took to the intercom with words that honored their extraordinary service and the sacrifices their families made to protect the country.

The former president’s surprise visit created an unforgettable moment for the war heroes who have dedicated their lives to serving America, and he later reflected on social media about the honor of welcoming them to the capital. Obama emphasized that the sacrifices made by veterans and their families would be honored not just on Veterans Day but every single day, acknowledging the profound debt of gratitude the nation owes to those who bravely served. The Honor Flight Network’s mission ensures that aging veterans get the recognition they deserve by providing these meaningful trips to visit memorials built in their honor, and Obama’s unexpected appearance added an extra layer of appreciation to an already emotional journey. For these heroes who fought in Korea and Vietnam, the surprise greeting from a former Commander in Chief proved that their service continues to be remembered, celebrated, and deeply valued by a grateful nation.

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