Eugene U.S. Air Force veteran back from monumental trip

Marvin Wheeler at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

A group of 60 Oregon veterans got a tour of the nation’s capital this past weekend as part of the ongoing “Honor Flight” series.

The trip kicked off Sept. 25 at the Eugene VA, with fanfare and anthems, honoring the various branches of the U.S. military ahead of a bus trip to Portland, and the long flight to Washington D.C.

A contingent of Grand Ronde Tribal members also thanked the veterans, and presented an eagle staff during their remarks…

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