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Good memories come easily for Frank HamburgerThe good memories come easily. Frank Hamburger remembers the guys he served with. Most recently, he remembers when the World War II Memorial in Washington was dedicated in 2004. "A lot of the camps,... Read more » 
Tony Allen plans to add memories on upcoming Honor FlightStanding in his kitchen flipping through his scrap book, Tony Allen recalls the history behind each little black and white photograph. He was drafted at 23- years-old. Tony Allen was a tech sergeant in... Read more » 
Retired Colonel Thiel still a "real" infantrymanA second and third group of America's Greatest Generation will fly from Columbus to Washington to see their memorial in April. NBC 38 is raising money for the flights with the West Georgia Honor Flight... Read more » West Georgia Honor Flight plans two flights to Washington, D.C., in 2010Columbus, GA (Dec. 3, 2009) — An additional 170 World War II veterans in the Columbus area will have an opportunity to visit their WWII Memorial thanks to West Georgia Honor Flight. The nonprofit organization... Read more » 
WWII veterans visit Arlington National CemeteryThe day came to an end in silence, as veterans watched the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The final leg of the West Georgia Honor Flight was a visit to Arlington National Cemetery. The... Read more » 
A surprise at every turn for WWII veteransA surprise at every turn, on Tuesday's trip to Washington D.C., all 96 veterans had the support of about 50 local volunteers and those in Washington. But very familiar faces met some of the veterans at... Read more » 
Local heroes fulfill a longtime dream64 years after World War II ended, 96 area World War II veterans say seeing their memorial is even better than they imagined.... Read more » 
Live from the 'welcome home' fit for 100 heroesJust when they thought the day had ended, the 100 World War II veterans on the West Georgia Honor Flight got the welcome of a lifetime. The flight landed around 9:30 Tuesday evening. More than 2,000 people... Read more » 
Father and son duo take the Honor FlightParent/child duos were popular on the West Georgia Honor Flight. A number of children served as their parents' guardians to Washington D.C. One pair, Michael and Silas "Si" Crase said the best part of... Read more » 
West Georgia Honor Flight Pictures 2009See photos of the West Georgia Honor Flight trip on September 22, 2009 
Stefanie Tiso live from the Columbus Airport with Honor FlightIt's 6:30am and the airport is already buzzing about the Honor Flight that will take our World War II veterans up to their Memorial in Washington, D.C.... Read more » 
Members of Columbus Tech Health and Sciences Department are Flying with the VetsColumbus Technical College is sending four instructors and students from the health sciences department on Tuesday’s West Georgia Honor Flight. “I'm really kind of going in honor of my dad. He's not been... Read more » 
Three War Veteran Forged Mom's Signature to Get into the MilitaryEugene Roper wasn't quite 17-years-old during World War II. But that didn't matter to him. He was determined to serve his country. "I forged my mother's signature. After basic and airborne training I... Read more » 
"It was like the Super Bowl"When Germany captured Paris in 1940, Aaron Cohen knew we were headed for war. That's when he left the judge's office to become a 2nd lieutenant in the Calvary. "There was one redeeming feature of combat.... Read more » 
The Road Back After Being Shot DownHe was shot down over China, but Bill Bartlett managed to get away with only a few scratched. The former Army Corp pilot said it took him 28 days to get back to his squadron after the attack. "We had... Read more » 
Once the Trip to Europe was Over, the Traveling didn't StopWhen William Buck boards the Honor Flight on September 22, he will have a very special guardian next to him, his grandson Will Buck. When his grandfather tells him about World War II, one thing stands... Read more » 
Veteran's Time in the Navy Commemorated in a Tattoo
 G.E. McGowan, "Mac" as he's commonly known, enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17-years-old. “This scale model, it was donated to the Reno, Nevada, it's in their museum. Our ship was named after Reno, Nevada,”... Read more » 
Children to Serve as "Guardians" on Honor FlightIt's only a matter of weeks until 100 World War II veterans from West Central Georgia fly to D.C. to see their memorial. More than 60 people from the Columbus community will accompany the veterans as guardians.... Read more » 
Plans Begin for a Second Honor Flight Out of ColumbusNBC 38 is first to learn that the upcoming September 22nd West Georgia Honor Flight will not be the only one. Plans are on for a second Honor Flight out of Columbus. Royce Ard with the West Georgia Honor... Read more » "It's almost like being back there"The Honor Flight will take off from the Columbus Metropolitan Airport in about two months. And one WWII veteran cannot wait to take that walk back in time. “Here now this does to New Guinea. It's called... Read more » |
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