“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us have to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”

-  Will Rogers

Our Mission

Ordinary men and women became extraordinary heroes after the attack on Pearl Harbor brought America into World War II. They watched comrades die terrible deaths on beaches and in foxholes, were wounded in body and spirit, bore witness to horrifying inhumanity.  They liberated Europe from the Nazi occupation, and saved those suffering unimaginably in concentration camps.  They defeated Japan. Then they, the greatest generation, came home and went back to their families, their work and their lives, never seeking any recognition or glory.

Honor Flight Southeastern North Carolina is dedicated to helping the American people say,

"Thank you from our hearts for your sacrifice.
You stood for freedom and human rights, and you won."  

A non-profit program operated entirely by volunteers, our Wilmington, NC headquarters is affiliated with the national Honor Flight Network and serves veterans of southeastern North Carolina and surrounding areas.  Honor Flights demonstrate respect and admiration for these elderly service members by flying them at no cost to Washington, DC to see the magnificent World War II Memorial, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, finally completed in their honor in 2004.  They will be accompanied by understanding guardians who will assist with any medical or mobility needs. 

Our goal is for our service members to enjoy the comradeship of other area veterans, have a thoroughly satisfying day trip to Washington, DC, and return to Wilmington happy and fully aware  that they are recognized, thanked, honored and loved.  

Honor Flight Southeastern North Carolina's next flights are September 22, 2010 originating from New Bern and October 13, 2010 originating from Wilmington.  Our priority is World War II veterans, however we are always willing to consider applications from terminally ill veterans of any war. Please click on the Veterans link above for an application.

We ask for your help to achieve our mission.  They did right by us.   Let's do right by them. 
Please see the links above for ways to get involved!

A proud member of the Honor Flight Network.