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Kansas Honor Flight on the GMCF Community Hour Episode - 191
Manage episode 470841163 series 2913566
The Kansas Honor Flight pairs area veterans with high school students for life-changing journeys to Washington D.C. memorials, creating powerful connections between generations and providing long-overdue recognition for those who served.
• Created in 2012 as one of five national hubs pairing veterans with student guardians
• 309 veterans have participated across 13 completed flights at no cost to them
• Student guardians are selected through the National Honor Society and essay applications
• Program provides healing experiences, especially for Vietnam veterans who received negative homecomings
Veterans interested in applying for future flights should visit www.honorflight.org or contact Wamego High School directly. The public is invited to the homecoming ceremony on April 30th at 10:30 am in the lower gym.
GMCF
CFAs
Chapters
1. Introduction to Kansas Honor Flight (00:00:00)
2. Mission and History of the Program (00:02:14)
3. Student Guardians: Selection and Experience (00:04:35)
4. Impact on Veterans and Students (00:07:30)
5. Homecoming Celebrations and Community Support (00:10:00)
6. Upcoming Flight Details and Application Process (00:13:15)
226 episodes
Manage episode 470841163 series 2913566
The Kansas Honor Flight pairs area veterans with high school students for life-changing journeys to Washington D.C. memorials, creating powerful connections between generations and providing long-overdue recognition for those who served.
• Created in 2012 as one of five national hubs pairing veterans with student guardians
• 309 veterans have participated across 13 completed flights at no cost to them
• Student guardians are selected through the National Honor Society and essay applications
• Program provides healing experiences, especially for Vietnam veterans who received negative homecomings
Veterans interested in applying for future flights should visit www.honorflight.org or contact Wamego High School directly. The public is invited to the homecoming ceremony on April 30th at 10:30 am in the lower gym.
GMCF
CFAs
Chapters
1. Introduction to Kansas Honor Flight (00:00:00)
2. Mission and History of the Program (00:02:14)
3. Student Guardians: Selection and Experience (00:04:35)
4. Impact on Veterans and Students (00:07:30)
5. Homecoming Celebrations and Community Support (00:10:00)
6. Upcoming Flight Details and Application Process (00:13:15)
226 episodes
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