# Honor Flight Veterans Start D.C. Trip

> Over 200 North Dakota and Minnesota veterans begin three-day Honor Flight to visit military sites in Washington, D.C.
- Title: Honor Flight Veterans Start D.C. Trip · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Over 200 North Dakota and Minnesota veterans begin three-day Honor Flight to visit military sites in Washington, D.C. More than 200 North Dakota and…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/21/trying-take-it-all-ndmn-veterans-begin-three-day-honor-flight-dc
- Published: 2026-09-21T01:14:56.712+00:00
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- Topics: honor flight, north dakota, minnesota, army veteran, air force, seattle, nfl, news, local
## First Day Begins
More than 200 veterans from north dakota and minnesota arrived in washington d.c. on sunday, sept. 20, 2026.
## First Stop: Army Museum
Veterans visited the national museum of the united states army, pausing at uniforms, weapons, and vehicles.
## Kevin Miller's View
Kevin, 'Bubba' Miller, said, 'i’m trying to absorb everything, trying to take it all in.'

> i’m trying to absorb everything, trying to take it all in
## Gracie Schroeder's Role
Gracie Schroeder, an air force member and honor flight volunteer, shared stories with veterans.

> it’s awesome to be able to talk and connect with the veterans and hear their stories
## Monuments Visit
Veterans saw the u.s. air force memorial and iwo jima memorial.
## Next Stops
The group will visit arlington national cemetery and other memorials next.

> it’s once in a lifetime
## Key takeaway

More than 200 North Dakota and Minnesota veterans start a three-day Honor Flight to visit military memorials in Washington, D.C.