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Utah Veterans head to Washington D.C. for ‘trip of a lifetime’

Oct 4, 2022, 10:17 AM
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SALT LAKE CITY — On Tuesday, dozens of veterans left the Salt Lake International Airport to visit Washington, D.C., for a special trip.

The trip, sponsored by Nucor Steel, includes World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans.

With a total of 75 veterans heading out, the trip has long been called “the trip of a lifetime.” 

The flight is provided at no cost to the veteran.

“It’s exciting,” Derek Warnes, a veteran said.

Warnes went to Fort Benning in Georgia for paratroop training and then served in North Carolina at Fort Bragg.

James Richardson, also attending this special trip, served in the Vietnam Conflict in Thailand. 

“Great to see our nation’s Capitol,” Richardson said.

Vill Johnson said he is looking forward to visiting our nation’s monuments, particularly the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, where he has history himself.

“It’s very special returning there… going to the various monuments is exceptional,” Johnson said.

Johnson said by going on the flight with other veterans, it gives them the chance to meet or reconnect with fellow brothers and sisters in arms. 

“It gives us the opportunity to speak to each other. In other words, some of us were stationed at the same place,” Johnson said. 

On Wednesday night, the veterans and their guardians will return to a welcome home celebration held at the Salt Lake International Airport by baggage claim. 

Members of the public are invited to attend the event and should arrive at the airport no later than 9:00 p.m.

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Utah Veterans head to Washington D.C. for ‘trip of a lifetime’