Sept 2025 - Gerald "Jerry" Anderson - New York Mills, MN

Tank McNamara had a chance to visit with Jerry on their first stop at the The National Museum of the United States Army.  Gerald W. “Jerry” Anderson US Army E-5 I was born and raised in New York Mills, Minnesota and still call the area home today. I was drafted by the Army and served for two year…

Sept 2025 - Curtis E. "Curt" Knutson - Page, ND

Tank McNamara visited with Curt and his son Kyle who is currently serving at the National Museum of the United States Army.   Curtis F. “Curt” Knutson US Army / North Dakota National Guard E-5 / E-8 I grew up in Alby, Minnesota, and am proud to now call the Fargo, North Dakota area home. I joined…

Sept 2025 - Roger Lonnstrom - Henning, MN

Tank McNamara had a chance to visit with Roger Lomstrom at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial on day 2 of the Honor Flight.  Roger F. Lomstrom US Army SP5 I grew up in Zim, Minnesota. I now call Henning home. I was drafted by the Army and served from 1965 through 1967 and completed basic trai…

Sept 2025 - Hillary L. "Larry Steckler" - Jamestown, ND

Tank McNamara had a chance to visit with Larry Steckler and his son Scott, who is a military veteran as well at the World War II Memorial on day 2 of the Veterans Honor Flight.   Hilary L. “Larry” Steckler US Navy MM3 I grew up in Valley City, North Dakota and am proud to still call the area home…

Sept 2025 - Richard Deschene - Argyle, MN

Tank McNamara had the opportunity to visit with Richard A. Deschene at the World War II Memorial on day 2 of the Veterans Honor Flight.  Richard A. Deschene US Army CPL Argyle, Minnesota is where I come from and where I’m proud to still call home. I was drafted by the Army and began my service in…

Sept 2025 - Terrance L. "Terry" Teiken - Detroit Lakes, MN

Tank McNamara had the honor to walk with Terry along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on day 2 of the Veterans Honors Flight.  The two sat down after the walk just outside the Lincoln Memorial.   Terrance L. “Terry” Teiken US Army E-5 I was born and raised in Ogema, Minnesota and happily call the De…

Sept - 2025 - Gerald O. “Jerry” Anderson - Dilworth, MN

Tank McNamara and Jerry, two familiar faces, walked through the National Archives Research Center together, reflecting on Jerry’s military service and discussing the Veterans Honor Flight   Gerald O. “Jerry” Anderson US Marine Corps CPL I grew up in Farwell, Minnesota, and now call Dilworth home…

Sept 2025 - Dr Andrew Stasko MD - Volunteer on the Medical Staff

It takes an incredible team to make an Honor Flight possible, and this trip was no exception. From bus captains and medical staff to respiratory therapists, wheelchair assistants, and stair helpers, every volunteer played a vital role in creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience for our veterans. Am…

April 2025 Honor Flight: Donald A. Heit, U.S. Army

Joel Heitkamp is on the Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C., and sits down with Don Heit to talk about his service and the trip.  Don is from Grand Forks, ND and joined the Army in 1968 and served through 1970. He completed basic training in Fort Lewis, WA and was part of the 4th Inf. Div. w…

May 2025 honor flight - Steven "Steve" Hammond, U.S. Navy

Ryan Janke from KFGO News gets the opportunity to talk with Steve Hammond while on the Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C.  He joined the Navy and began his service in 1968. After basic training, he was assigned to VAW-111 at North Island, California where he worked as an aviation electronic…