Honor Flight Interviews Sept 2026, Mick, Bernie and Duane

Derek Hanson had a chance to catch up with one of his former teachers Mick Bauman, for DGF Superintendent Bernie Lipp and his seatmate on the "Black Bus" Duane. 

May 2026 Veterans Honor Flight - Dennis Schumacher, U.S. Navy

Dennis Schumacher // US Navy // US Navy Reserve // ACTIVE DUTY RANK // E-7 Dennis was raised in Zeeland, North Dakota and now resides in Fargo. He joined the Navy, where he served from June 1968 through May 1970. After graduating basic training in Gulfport, Mississippi, he was assigned to the NMCB…

May 2026 Veterans Honor Flight - Lee Otos, U.S. Army

Lee Otos // US Army // SGT Lee enlisted in the Army and began his service in August 1968, staying in until August 1971. After his basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington, he worked in communications while stationed in Germany. Earning his Sergeant rank was a huge accomplishment for him. After the…

May 2026 Veterans Honor Flight - John and Jim Kloehn from Garfield, MN

James “Jim” Kloehn // US Army // E-4 Jim was drafted and off to the Army in 1971, serving through 1973. After completing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, he became part of Co. A, 1-66 Armored (General Patton’s Original Battalion!) at Fort Hood, Texas. He worked as the BC’s driver and…

May 2026 Veterans Honor Flight - LuDean C. Bruer, U.S. Army

LuDean C. Bruer // US Army // CPL LuDean joined the Army in February 1952 and served through February 1954. After graduating from basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, he worked as a driver for the for the colonel, big truck and Jeep maintainer, driver’s training instructor, and regiment…

May 2026 Veterans Honor Flight - Georgia Shaw-Holden, U.S. Army

Georgia joined the Army as part of the student nurse program and began serving in 1965. She graduated the program at Fort Sam Houston, Texas in 1967 and then was part of the Army Nurse Corps. She saw time at Fort Riley, Kansas; Quinhon, Vietnam; Fort Ord, California; and Missouri. Georgia was a Reg…

May 2026 Veterans Honor Flight - Oliver Huseby Jr., U.S. Army

Oliver “Ollie” Huseby, Jr. // US Army // E-5 He calls the Fargo area home after having grown up in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. Oliver began his Army career in June 1967. After completing basic training at Fort Polk, Louisiana, he was assigned to the 76th Eng. in Korea. He worked as a heavy equipmen…

May 2026 Veterans Honor Flight - Robert “Bob” Bergman, U.S. Army

Robert “Bob” Bergman // US Army // SP4 Bob began his Army service in November 1968 after being drafted. He completed basic training at Fort Lewis, Washington. He was then promptly sent to Vietnam where he linked up with the 1st Cavalry as an artillery gunner. Bob made a lot of great relationships …

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…