This year’s final Old Glory Honor Flight recognized 20 Hmong veterans, alongside other vets, underscoring their significant contributions to the U.S. during the Vietnam War. Fitting tribute: The Hmong Vietnam servicemembers joined 78 veterans who served in various wars and were flown from the Appleton International Airport on Oct. 18 to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C., reported WLUK. The returning heroes were also greeted with signs, balloons and a crowd waving American flags.
This year’s final Old Glory Honor Flight recognized 20 Hmong veterans, alongside other vets, underscoring their significant contributions to the U.S. during the Vietnam War. Fitting tribute: The Hmong Vietnam servicemembers joined 78 veterans who served in various wars and were flown from the Appleton International Airport on Oct. 18 to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C., reported WLUK. The returning heroes were also greeted with signs, balloons and a crowd waving American flags.
APPLETON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) - The final Old Glory Honor Flight of the year recognized, in part, a group of Hmong veterans who assisted American troops du.