The public was on hand last night at the Grand Forks International Airport to greet 229 veterans returning from a three-day trip to visit war memorials and other historic landmarks in Washington D.C. Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN provides the trip free of charge for veterans from eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota. Arvid Janson, an Army vet from Warroad served his time in Vietnam from ’66 – ’67. He shared his reflections on the trip.

This was his first time visiting DC. He was asked about highlights that stood out.

Another vet, Dale Carlson from East Grand Forks served his time in the Navy from ’66 – ’70, including a stint in Vietnam. He shared his thoughts on the trip.

He was also asked to share some highlights.

Incidentally, Carlson’s wife is originally from Warroad.