Overview
- The former president boarded the Madison-to-D.C. flight after landing at Reagan National on Saturday and thanked those on board over the intercom.
- He greeted each veteran as they deplaned and handed out presidential challenge coins, according to Honor Flight DCA.
- The trip carried Korean and Vietnam War veterans visiting memorials through the Honor Flight Network program.
- Obama shared video and reflections on X, Facebook, and Medium that were widely picked up in Veterans Day coverage.
- CBS News reported that 79 veterans and family members were on the flight, and Honor Flight lists one more 2025 arrival at DCA on Dec. 6.