WASHINGTON D.C. ~ While many were still sound asleep, a group of Oklahoma veterans gathered at Tulsa International Airport, filled with anticipation for a trip that promised to be both emotional and memorable. By 5 a.m., the Freedom Flight was underway, with veterans and their companions preparing for a whirlwind journey to Washington, D.C., a city steeped in the history they helped shape. The group touched down in the nation’s capital just after 1 p.m., eager to explore the iconic landmarks dedicated to those who fought and sacrificed for freedom.