Community invited to honor veterans during 2025 Honor Flight events
KTVZ
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Honor Flight of Central Oregon (HFCO) invites community members to help honor and support local veterans as they prepare for a deeply meaningful journey to Washington, D.C.
This all-expenses-paid trip gives veterans the opportunity to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.
The 2025 trip will take place September 17–20, and the media are encouraged to attend and cover three key events:
Redmond Airport Departure
When: September 17, 2025 – 4:00 a.m.
Where: Redmond Airport
Veterans will gather for departure, with support from Alaska Airlines and refreshments provided by Central Oregon Dutch Bros. A great opportunity for visuals and interviews as the journey begins.
Welcome Home Celebration
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025
Where: Arrival at 12:45 p.m. at Redmond Airport – Community members are encouraged to gather and give a warm, heartfelt welcome as veterans arrive and make their way through the baggage claim area.
Procession & Ceremony: Veterans and guardians will be escorted from the airport to Ridgeview High School, 4555 SW Elkhorn Ave, Redmond, with the celebration beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the gymnasium.
The public is invited to join this emotional and long-overdue welcome home.
Community members will gather to cheer the Veterans, many of whom never received a proper welcome when they returned from service.
These events are part of HFCO’s ongoing mission to honor veterans with the recognition and gratitude they so greatly deserve.
Community attendance help make the experience even more meaningful for our local heroes.