Honor Flight Veteran shaking hands with a civilian

Vietnam Veteran shaking hands of Veteran taking an Honor Flight

Honor Flight Veteran at the Vietnam Memorial

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Information from Honor Flight of the Ozarks:

Our goal is to get our veterans to Washington D.C. to see their memorials. The safety and security of everyone on every trip are our top priorities. All Honor Flights will follow Covid-19 safety guidelines in place. This includes those from the CDC, all airlines/airports, bus lines, federal buildings and the Honor Flight Network.

In the end, it is our responsibility as an Honor Flight hub to ensure we are doing everything possible to make visits to Washington, D.C. as safe and rewarding as possible.

REAL ID REQUIREMENT:

Beginning May 7, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security will require travelers to have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or another acceptable form of ID (https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification) to fly within the U.S.

This is the applicant's responsibility to ensure he/she has the appropriate ID to fly within the U.S.

We will keep our Veterans, Guardians, and Volunteers up to date with changes as we are able to do so.

2024 was a successful year for Honor Flight of the Ozarks;
Flight Dates Set For 2025

2024 was an amazing flight season for our hub. As currently successfully completed three honor flights to Washington, D.C., sending 242 veterans to see their memorials. One of the many highlights of this season was our Veterans laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery during the October 2024 flight.

We are happy to announce three flights in 2025. Our first flight will be May 28, 2025, followed by flights on August 13, 2025, and on October 29, 2025.

Thank you for supporting Our Veteran Heroes!

Welcome to Honor Flight of the Ozarks

All qualifying veterans of WWII, Korean Conflict, Vietnam Era, and Desert Shield/Desert Storm are eligible to go on a trip to Washington, D.C. to visit the WWII, Korean Conflict, Navy, Air Force, Vietnam and Iwo Jima memorials, and Arlington Cemetery.

Flight priority is given to all terminally ill veterans of any war era. Next priority is given to WWII, Korean, Vietnam, and Desert Shield/Desert Storm veterans. We require a Guardian to accompany each Veteran on every flight. They provide the assistance needed by each Veteran to ensure a safe and rewarding experience.

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Honor Flight Veteran with Guardian next to American Flag

Do you want to help Honor Flight?

Don't have time to volunteer nor the funds to help the way you would like too?

One of the greatest ways you can help Honor Flight is to let these local Heroes know about our program and that it costs the veteran nothing! The price for these trips has already been paid for by alot of blood.

Qualifications are veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Veteran DID NOT HAVE TO SERVE IN COUNTRY TO QUALIFY. If they served during the campaign periods, regardless of where they where stationed, They qualify!

Did you also know that if you know a veteran of any other campaign after Vietnam that is terminally ill, they also qualify? Please make note of our phone number, email, and address so you can pass it along to the veteran.

The best part about this is the friends you will make. Most veterans are humbled when you tell them about Honor Flight. So GREET THESE HEROES AND TELL THEM ABOUT HONOR FLIGHT!

Please share this post, TELL EVERYONE. WE WANT TO GIVE THESE VETERANS A TRIP OF A LIFETIME.

Remember a visit, a handshake is free, dont take much time and you will make a new friend. Heck, in the amount of time that it took you to read all this, you could have already informed a hero.

Honor Flight of the Ozarks

Event Calendar

Testimonials

August 26, 2025
Thank you Honor Flight and all the wonderful volunteers, and a special thank you to my gaurdian Bauer. It was a very memorable trip and mail call was a special surprise as well as the Honor Quilt.

— Larry & Connie Jackson

August 26, 2025
Dear Dave,

Here it is Saturday, the 16^th and I am still recovering from the most memorable trip of my lifetime. I have thought about what I could say to you and your team that could truly express my appreciation.

This trip and your team has meant so much to me, I got emotional. A few names I remember, Patsy, Sally, Mike, but so mant others I don't have names for. I'll always remember the medical team that was always checking on me and others constantly. The snack and water pushers were always available. The group of Police Officers at the department and return at the Springfield Airport were impressive. I was also impressed by the number of people sending us off and welcoming us home.

Thank you very much for your hard work and dedication. I have talked to several vets since coming home and they all agree the Honor Flight is amazing. I also want to acknowledge Mike Brightwell, my guardian, he was a gift and added to my enjoyment of this wonderful trip.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart,

— Robert Hartley

August 13, 2025
I want to thank everyone involved in this event. It is obvious to me that hundreds of volunteer hours were put in for this one event. Everything was carefully planned and coordinated and minor hiccups were quickly resolved. The planning and logistics are mind boggling to me. It is a day I will cherish and remember for the rest of my life. I have never felt so honored and respected for my military service. This trip took away all the bad memories I had from my return from Vietnam. I thank you all for making my life better.

— Phil Y.

August 13, 2025
I just want to thank everyone that made this happen. I want you to know that you helped me move on from a place of closed pain that I have carried for a long time. I am still working through the events that happened on Wednesday. Your hard work will never be forgotten by me. God bless you and this organization.

— Jerry M.

September 13, 2024
I am Samuel Kirk. I just went on the Honor Flight five days ago and can’t stop marveling. It was very emotional for me because of all the people, the massive efforts and planning/preparation, details and execution. The giving of yourselves. Incredible! Thank you all so much.

— Samuel Kirk