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Latest Honor Flight for Iowa veterans takes off tomorrow from Fort Dodge

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May 6th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Another group of military veterans from across northern Iowa will fly to Washington D-C to see the various war memorials this week. The Brushy Creek Chapter of Honor Flights’ latest charter jet will depart from the Fort Dodge Regional Airport tomorrow (Wednesday) morning.

Organizer Ron Newsum says they will have about 130 veterans on the flight, many of whom served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. This is the only Honor Flight planned to fly out of Fort Dodge this year.

Newsome says one of the highlights of the trip will be a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, where they’ll present a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.