Western ND Honor Flight Lands in Bismarck – Live Updates

Bismarck, ND – A Western North Dakota Honor Flight landed in Bismarck on Tuesday, bringing over 100 veterans back from a trip to Washington D.C. To view memorials dedicated to their service. The flight, the ninth organized by Western North Dakota Honor Flights, provided veterans with the opportunity to visit and reflect at the nation’s capital.

The Honor Flight program nationally arranges trips for veterans to travel to Washington D.C. To see the memorials built in their honor. The program aims to provide a deeply moving and appreciative experience for those who have served.

Players from the University of Mary (UMary) football team were on hand to assist the veterans upon their arrival, offering support and a warm welcome home. According to KFYR-TV, the players expressed their happiness to be involved in the event.

“I’m happy to be here,”

a UMary football player told KFYR-TV.

Luther Waldridge, a US veteran, was among those returning on the flight, as noted in a Facebook post covering the event. The post highlighted the emotional impact of the journey for the veterans involved.

The Western North Dakota Honor Flight’s ninth flight underscores the ongoing commitment to honoring veterans and providing them with a meaningful tribute to their service. Coverage of the event is continuing, with updates available from various news sources.

MSN is providing continuing coverage of the April 2026 Western North Dakota Honor Flight, indicating the event’s significance and ongoing interest from the public.

KX News reported that the flight took off from Bismarck on Saturday morning, carrying more than 100 veterans. The organization facilitates these trips, allowing veterans to experience the memorials dedicated to their service.