News & Newsletters
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Flags of our Heroes honors deceased veterans
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In NewsRead More: Flags of our Heroes honors deceased veteransSadly, many Veterans have passed before they could fly on their Honor Flight to Washington – many thousands were lost before Honor Flights even existed.
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Three Vietnam veterans at the wall on Mission 23
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In NewsRead More: Three Vietnam veterans at the wall on Mission 23Watch and listen to the reflections of Paul Jordan, Gary Baum and Danny Showalter.
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Veteran’s stepdaughter steps up with gratitude
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In NewsRead More: Veteran’s stepdaughter steps up with gratitudeAs a member of the U.S. Navy from 1966-1969, he served on the USS Ticonderoga. His family selected Honor Flight Syracuse to be the recipient of memorial gifts.
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We salute a Battle of the Bulge veteran at age 100
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In NewsRead More: We salute a Battle of the Bulge veteran at age 100Honor Flight Syracuse celebrated the 100th birthday of WWII veteran David Detlor on January 26.
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Hats off (or on, thank you!) to The Cooley Group
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In NewsRead More: Hats off (or on, thank you!) to The Cooley GroupOur gratitude for the managers and employees of The Cooley Group, Inc. for greeting our veterans as they prepared to board the aircraft for Mission 23.
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”Honor Everywhere” touches the heart
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In NewsRead More: ”Honor Everywhere” touches the heartSometimes, veterans are unable to make the flight to Washington for health reasons. That’s where “Honor Everywhere” steps in with a special presentation at Hancock Airport on Mission day.
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Attention Shoppers: You were right on Target to support our next mission
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In NewsRead More: Attention Shoppers: You were right on Target to support our next missionHere’s hoping the Christmas-New Year holiday season brought good times and good memories for you and yours.
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High Honor for HFS Co-Founder
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In NewsRead More: High Honor for HFS Co-FounderIn Philadelphia, on October 15, at the Annual Congress of the United States Naval Order, our co-founder, Rear Admiral (retired) John Paddock was honored for his volunteer service to the Naval Order and for his service to veterans… by citation!!!
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”Big I” is a big deal for HFS
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In NewsRead More: ”Big I” is a big deal for HFSWords of gratitude for Kathy Lawler and everyone at “BIG I” for going so big for our veterans!
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Honor Flight Newsletter (Fall 2025)
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In NewsletterRead More: Honor Flight Newsletter (Fall 2025)“Stunned by the sheer number of volunteers” I was stunned by the sheer number of volunteers, each trained for a specific job, every one of them pleasant, smiling, and caring. And the coordination with the tour buses, fire departments, food delivery, and so much more – amazing. Read more Combat veteran finds the names of…
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Thank you, Martin’s Point!
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In NewsRead More: Thank you, Martin’s Point!Honor Flight Syracuse is grateful for a recent $5,000 donation from Martin’s Point. Assemblyman Bill Magnarelli was on hand for the check presentation, along with the great folks from Martin’s Point. This not-for-profit health care organization provides the greater Syracuse region with US Family Health Plan [TRICARE Prime] insurance plans for eligible military retirees, their…
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Watch your U.S. mailbox for your annual chance to support HFS
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In NewsRead More: Watch your U.S. mailbox for your annual chance to support HFSWe only ask once a year, and the time is here. In early November, look for our annual Year-End Appeal in the U.S. Mail. Your support of Honor Flight Syracuse is greatly appreciated and will help send more of our veterans to Washington. As we work to continually improve our internal controls and fiscal…
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HFS President to lead annual Veterans Parade
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In NewsRead More: HFS President to lead annual Veterans ParadeWhen you head to the State Fairgrounds for the annual Veterans Parade and Expo on Saturday, November 8, look for HFS President Kevin Bradley at the head of the Parade! Kevin is the Grand Marshal of this year’s parade. It begins at noon. Congratulations Kevin!
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Three brothers take the Honor Flight together
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In NewsRead More: Three brothers take the Honor Flight togetherI was on the Mission 23 trip with my wife, Lee, as my Guardian. It was a day I shall never forget. I served with the 1st Logistical Command in Vietnam from October 1966 to February 1968 so I can appreciate the magnitude of detail required to achieve a successful mission. The day was truly…
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Combat veteran finds the names of two close friends who didn’t make it home
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In NewsRead More: Combat veteran finds the names of two close friends who didn’t make it homeWatch Andy Robinson’s conversation with Mission 23 veteran Vito Lovecchio, Jr. overlooking the Vietnam wall.
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Meet Gwen. She’s not just along for the ride.
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In NewsRead More: Meet Gwen. She’s not just along for the ride.Neither is her handler, Jordyn McCandless. Watch how Clear Path for Veterans serves our veterans on every Honor Flight.
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Veteran recalls his post at Nixon’s Western White House
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In NewsRead More: Veteran recalls his post at Nixon’s Western White HouseWatch here as Joseph Anthony recounts his unique Coast Guard duty post in the late 60’s and early 70’s
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Vietnam veteran travels to Washington with his son
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In NewsRead More: Vietnam veteran travels to Washington with his sonAt first, Jim Renna resisted taking the Honor Flight. When he finally agreed to go, he shared Mission 23 with his son, also a veteran. Renna also brought along memories of his dad, who served in World War Two. Watch his story here.
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She was one of just 3 women in a unit of 93
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In NewsRead More: She was one of just 3 women in a unit of 93Coast Guard veteran Diane Avery talks about her service in Desert Storm and beyond. Watch her story from Spectrum News by clicking this link.