WFXR takes flight with local veterans to Washington, DC

(WFXR)- WFXR News is joining local veterans on a pilgrimage to the nation’s capital for the 11th Central and Southwest Virginia Honor Flight.

Seventeen veterans of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam left out of Bedford County, via charter bus, on Friday, October 17.

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Friday is mostly a trave day. The federal government shutdown has forced a lot of national museums to close. Obviously, it will have an impact on this year’s itinerary.

The group is planning to visit the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial on Friday…

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