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NewsMySuncoast / WWSB (ABC Sarasota)November 11, 2026Sarasota County

Southwest Florida Honor Flight president Naomi Copeland reflects on Mission XXV ahead of ABC7 special

Photo: MySuncoast / WWSB (ABC Sarasota)

More than 70 veterans participated in Southwest Florida Honor Flight's Mission XXV to Washington, D.C., last month, which featured special recognition for 12 women veterans at Arlington National Cemetery. Each mission costs approximately $118,000 to operate, and the organization currently organizes two trips per year with a waiting list stretching about four flights. ABC7 will broadcast a special presentation titled Heroes Among Us on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. to showcase the journey.

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Why It Matters

Local veterans participate in the Honor Flight trips at zero personal cost through community donations, while the organization relies entirely on fundraising, volunteers, and guardians to maintain its biannual missions.

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Who's Mentioned

OrganizationSouthwest Florida Honor Flight“Operates honor flights for veterans to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C.”locationVietnam Veterans Memorial“Visited by veterans during Mission XXV, where participants spent approximately t”OrganizationABC7“Traveled with the flight and produced the upcoming special Heroes Among Us.”locationKorean War Veterans Memorial“Visited by veterans during Mission XXV.”OrganizationMilitary Women’s Memorial“A planned stop that was bypassed due to travel delays.”locationArlington National Cemetery“Site where 12 women veterans were honored and received their military service re”PersonNaomi Copeland“Reflected on Mission XXV and discussed the experiences of veterans during the jo”locationWorld War II Memorial“Visited by veterans during Mission XXV.”locationSarasota Bradenton International Airport“Site where hundreds gathered to welcome the veterans home.”OrganizationMySuncoast / WWSB (ABC Sarasota)“Published the news article.”