About The Trip
Our annual Washington DC trips honor Veterans who served during WWII, the Korean Era, or the Vietnam Era anywhere in the world.
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As a token of our appreciation for their service and sacrifice from over 60 years ago, veterans travel completely free of charge.
The cost for Guardians accompanying veterans is $1,500. This cost is 100% tax deductible and is requested to be donated at the time of approval for a trip. Honor Flight Central Oregon will handle all flight reservations, lodging arrangements, and other bookings for all Guardians.
Flight Itinerary
Day 1 - Wednesday
We leave early on a Wednesday morning, and typically arrive in Washington D.C. at about 3-4 p.m. Upon arrival, we load on a chartered bus which will take us to our hotel for check in and dinner.
Day 2 - Thursday
Our first full day in Washington DC begins with a breakfast at the hotel. From there we’re off to stops like the National Archives, Lincoln, Korean, and Vietnam Memorials. Then we tour the U.S. Capitol, visit the Navy Memorial and WWI Memorial, and then head to dinner and back to the hotel.
Day 3 - Friday
The excursions continue on day three to the Arlington National Cemetery, Changing of the Guards at the Tomb of the Unknowns, visit Women in Military Service Memorial, Marine Corps Memorial, WWII Memorial, FDR Memorial, MLK Memorial, Jefferson Memoria, Air Force Memorial, and then back to the hotel for dinner.
Day 4 - Saturday
Depart the hotel to fly home. Veterans and Guardians will be met with a Welcome Home Celebration.
*​Most of our breakfasts and dinners are eaten at the hotel, and we usually have a box lunch brought to meet us where we are at that time.​
How to Apply
​We are currently accepting applications for the September 2026 and September 2027 trips.
Qualifications include:
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Have served anywhere in the Armed Forces between September 1, 1939-September 2, 1945 (WWII Era-1st Priority).
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Have served anywhere in the Armed Forces between June 25, 1950 – January 31, 1955 (Korea Era – 2nd Priority)
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Have served anywhere in the Armed Forces between February 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975 (Vietnam Era- 3rd Priority)
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Live within Central or Eastern Oregon, not have visited the National Monuments in the past, and be physically able to travel.
Click the button below to apply for the trip. Our 2026 trip is almost full. Priority will be given to Veterans based on their years of service. Vietnam Veterans will likely be placed on our waitlist for the 2027 trip. Veteran applications are prioritized by both Military service dates and order of receipt. Guardian applications are accepted in order of receipt. We are in need of Guardians for the 2026 and 2027 trips.