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Outreach – Honor A Hero

Help us say Thank you to the Men and Women of The Greatest Generation! Honor Flight is doing a major push to find World War II Veterans in the Central Texas area.  As we all know too well, these heroes won't be here long, for many this will be the last opportunity to...

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In Memory – Bartley F. TUTHILL

It is with a sad heart we share the news of Bartley F. Tuthill, WWII Veteran and HFA Alumni.  His family shared their appreciation, "Bart was a father, son, brother, grandfather, WWII Vet, Mason, volunteer, sportsman and successful businessman. He lived all of these...

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Marking the Army’s 239th Birthday

Today we celebrate the Army's 239th Birthday! We are marking the day by thanking all those who choose to honor the service and sacrifice of those who served in the United States Army, and encourage you to continue to do so. We have had the privilege of honoring the...

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In Memory – Pete Snelson

Former State Senator W. E. “Pete” Snelson passed away peacefully at his home in Georgetown, Texas on the afternoon of Saturday April 26, 2014 surrounded by his family. Pete was born the sixth of seven children on March 28, 1923 in Grandfalls, Texas. He was...

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In Memory – Ben Schleder

Ben Schleder, who was trained as a doctor in the Navy during World War II flew on Honor Flight Austin's Inaugural flight. It is with a heavy heart that we share of Mr. Schelder's passing. Continue to honor Mr. Schleder's legacy as one of from the Greatest Generation,...

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St. David’s Healthcare honors our WWII Veterans

Honor Flight Austin will start its third year of flying by sending 120 World War II Veterans on their 2014 spring flights, their largest flights to date. The WWII Veterans will fly, free of charge, due to the generous support from the Austin community and a $40,000...

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I live here I give here Update

As you know,  this was the first year Honor Flight participated in the a city-wide day of giving through Amplify Austin and we want to say THANK YOU to all who gave. Without supporters like you, continuing these historic flights to Washington, D.C. would be impossible...

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Honor Flight and Amplify Austin starts March 20!

Amplify Austin is Just One Week Away!    Last year, nonprofits across Austin came together for a city-wide day of giving. The goal was to raise $1 million for nonprofits across our community in 24 hours. In that short time, we surpassed that goal and raised over...

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2024 SPRING FLIGHTS
Honor Flight #89: March 22 - 23, 2024
Honor Flight #90: April 12 - 13, 2024
Honor Flight #91: May 3 - 4, 2024

2024 FALL FLIGHTS
Honor Flight #92: September 6 - 7, 2024
Honor Flight #93: September 27 - 28, 2024
Honor Flight #94: October 25 - 26, 2024

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For more information on Honor Flight Austin and our flights for Veterans, fill out our form on the Contact page.

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