Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN
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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” AndersonUS ArmyE-5 I was born and raised…
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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” KnutsonUS Army / North Dakota National…
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Sept 2025 - Roger Lonnstrom - Henning, MN
Tank McNamara had a chance to visit with Roger Lomstrom at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial on day 2 of the Honor Flight. Roger F. LomstromUS ArmySP5 I grew up in Zim, Minnes…
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8 min
Sept 2025 - Hillary L. "Larry Steckler" - Jamestown, ND
Tank McNamara had a chance to visit with Larry Steckler and his son Scott, who is a military veteran as well at the World War II Memorial on day 2 of the Veterans Honor Flight. Hil…
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7 min
Sept 2025 - Richard Deschene - Argyle, MN
Tank McNamara had the opportunity to visit with Richard A. Deschene at the World War II Memorial on day 2 of the Veterans Honor Flight. Richard A. DescheneUS ArmyCPL Argyle, Minnes…
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10 min
Sept 2025 - Terrance L. "Terry" Teiken - Detroit Lakes, MN
Tank McNamara had the honor to walk with Terry along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on day 2 of the Veterans Honors Flight. The two sat down after the walk just outside the Lincoln…
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Sept - 2025 - Gerald O. “Jerry” Anderson - Dilworth, MN
Tank McNamara and Jerry, two familiar faces, walked through the National Archives Research Center together, reflecting on Jerry’s military service and discussing the Veterans Honor…
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13 min
Sept 2025 - Dr Andrew Stasko MD - Volunteer on the Medical Staff
It takes an incredible team to make an Honor Flight possible, and this trip was no exception. From bus captains and medical staff to respiratory therapists, wheelchair assistants,…
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April 2025 Honor Flight: Donald A. Heit, U.S. Army
Joel Heitkamp is on the Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C., and sits down with Don Heit to talk about his service and the trip. Don is from Grand Forks, ND and joined the Ar…
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4 min
May 2025 honor flight - Steven "Steve" Hammond, U.S. Navy
Ryan Janke from KFGO News gets the opportunity to talk with Steve Hammond while on the Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C. He joined the Navy and began his service in 1968. A…
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May 2025 Honor Flight: Robert "Bobby" Johnson, U.S. Marine Corps
During a little down time on the shuttle bus, KFGO's Robbie Daniels had a chance to catch up with Bobby: Robert A. “Bobby” JohnsonUS Marine CorpsCPL I was born and raised in Detroi…
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May 2025 Honor Flight: Leon Schultz, U.S. Army
KFGO's Robbie Daniels & Her Husband, who was a volunteer, shared some great conversations with Leon. If you're wondering why he sounds so horse, Leon spent hours chatting with is f…
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May 2025 Honor Flight: "1st Dance" For Jerry & Sherry Kemper US Army
Jerry and Sherry met, fell in love and got married while serving for the U.S. Army at Presidio Army Base in California. They were never able to have a First Dance. But thanks to a…
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5 min
May 2025 Honor Flight: Robbin "Rob" Power, U.S. Marine Corps
Ryan Janke from KFGO News sits down with Rob Power while on the Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C. Rob is originally from Hunter, ND, and now calls West Fargo home. He joine…
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5 min
May 2025 Honor Flight: Dave Essler, U.S. Army
Dave shares his experience with KFGO's Robbie Daniels: David A. “Dave” EsslerUS ArmyE-4 Brooten, Minnesota is where I grew up. I now live in Alexandria. I volunteered for the Army…
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May 2025 Honor Flight: Wayne Sheilds, U.S. Air Force
KFGO's Robbie Daniels spoke with Wayne about his time spent in Italy: Wayne H. SheildsUS Air ForceMSGT I come from Grand Forks, North Dakota and call the Moorhead, Minnesota area h…
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8 min
May 2025 Honor Flight: Dennis L. Cassatt US Air Force // SD National Guard
KFGO's Robbie Daniels, chats with Dennis. Dennis wants to Thank YOU! Listen why now: Dennis L. CassattUS Air Force // SD National GuardE4 // E5 I come from Rogers, North Dakota and…
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May 2025 Honor Flight: Boyd Oppegaard, U.S. Navy
KFGO's Robbie Daniels chats with Boyd, who has a great story about dancing: Boyd L. “Ope” OppegaardUS NavyE-4 Erskine, Minnesota is where I was born, raised, and continue to live.…
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May 2025 Honor Flight: Bernard J. "Bernie" McKigney US Army//ND National Guard
KFGO's Robbie Daniels, spoke with Bernie, next to the Vietnam Memorial Wall: Bernard J. “Bernie” McKigneyUS Army // ND National GuardSP5 // 1SG I grew up in Dougherty, Iowa and now…
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April 2025 Honor Flight: Einer "Phil" Wold, U.S. Marine Corps
While on the Veterans Honor Flight in Washington, D.C., Joel Heitkamp sits down with Einer "Phil" Wold. Phil is from Grace City, ND and now calls Calvin his home. He served in the…