Early Wednesday morning, 129 military veterans gathered at McGhee Tyson Airport for the quick flight to Washington D.C. They are the 25th group of men and woman in a decade to take the HonorAir flight to see the memorials built to honor them.
WBIR's John Becker traveled with the group, and documented their journey along the way, He will also bring us some amazing stories on 10News over the next several days.
The hero's welcome for them took place at the airport Wednesday night.
Let's follow along with them, via social media:
HonorAir Knoxville opening salute. Hope you follow @honorair @wbir for updates #flight25 pic.twitter.com/P0jLt5Opnz
— John Becker (@JohnBeckerWBIR) October 4, 2017
Opening ceremonies @honorair here is #flight25 @wbir
— John Becker (@JohnBeckerWBIR) October 4, 2017
WW II---13
Korea----28
Vietnam—88
Total-------129 pic.twitter.com/jFf0Y0JCaJ
Father & Daughter on @honorair “He taught me everything I know” #proud #love #flight25 pic.twitter.com/0DesHcZMBN
— John Becker (@JohnBeckerWBIR) October 4, 2017
On board #flight25 One traveler just said, “I was really hoping to see @robinWBIR “...if I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that! pic.twitter.com/l9k3TQebEA
— John Becker (@JohnBeckerWBIR) October 4, 2017
Just posted the DC welcome on my facebook page for @honorair #flight25 @wbir pic.twitter.com/nIBH5bksU8
— John Becker (@JohnBeckerWBIR) October 4, 2017
Buses on the move and first stop Air Force Memorial #flight25 @honorair pic.twitter.com/Dscp4bl2gN
— John Becker (@JohnBeckerWBIR) October 4, 2017
Congressman Duncan & Senator Alexander among the delegation greeting #flight25 @honorair pic.twitter.com/mrP0OTbUxz
— John Becker (@JohnBeckerWBIR) October 4, 2017
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: live facebook changing of the guard. @honorair #flight25 pic.twitter.com/xTsj8XAjBT
— John Becker (@JohnBeckerWBIR) October 4, 2017
Changing of the guard at Arlington: FB lost signal mid-stream #flight25 @honorair pic.twitter.com/oWOuywQsoV
— John Becker (@JohnBeckerWBIR) October 4, 2017
We are on the tarmac ready for take off. #flight25 should be in right on time. See you tonight! @honorair
— John Becker (@JohnBeckerWBIR) October 4, 2017
And touchdown of #flight25. Let’s give these veterans a warm welcome! @honorair
— John Becker (@JohnBeckerWBIR) October 4, 2017