Fort Lauderdale, FL – Veterans from across South Florida took part in a special Honor Flight mission this week, joining a one-day journey to Washington, D.C., to visit national memorials dedicated to their service.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies proudly participated in the 2025 Honor Flight South Florida event, which gives military veterans the opportunity to tour the capital’s historic monuments. The returning veterans were welcomed home with cheers and flags at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The Honor Flight program, a national nonprofit effort, provides these all-expenses-paid trips to show appreciation to U.S. veterans, particularly those from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.
“We are forever grateful for the service and sacrifice of our veterans and honored to celebrate them every chance we get,” the Sheriff’s Office shared in a statement.
The celebration comes just days before Veterans Day, with several South Florida agencies encouraging residents to take part in upcoming local events honoring military service members.
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