By: Ken Allard Posted 11:48 PM, Sep 17, 2025 Heroes were welcomed home Wednesday evening in Santa Maria. It was another Honor Flight Central Coast trip arriving home — over 80 veterans returning to the Central Coast after spending time in the nation’s capital. During the trip, the fortunate veterans toured memorials built in their honor, something organizers describe as “an unforgettable…
On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, we will be welcoming home 80+ military heroes who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam—and we need YOU to help give them the unforgettable homecoming they deserve. In May 2025, over 1,000 people came together to welcome home our veterans in one of the most powerful moments the Central Coast has ever seen.…
By: KSBY Staff Posted 12:27 PM, May 16, 2025 Dozens of local veterans were given a hero’s welcome Wednesday night in Santa Maria. Eighty-three Korean and Vietnam War veterans were greeted by emphatic family members, friends and strangers as they arrived at the Santa Maria Airport following an honor flight to Washington, D.C. As part of the Honor Flight Central Coast California…
Join us in Paso Robles to commemorate the anniversary of D-Day and pay tribute to 16 local Military Heroes! Event Highlights: Legacy Flight: 16 Local Military Heroes will take a ride on the restored WWII C-47B, “Betsy’s Biscuit Bomber”! Departing at 11 AM, Veterans from the Central Coast, selected by Honor Flight Central Coast of California, will soar…
In October, Welcome Home Military Heroes (WHMH) sponsored three Veterans on the “Tour of Honor” flight through Honor Flight. This initiative, funded by the Melissa Anderson Project, established in memory of a former WHMH member, provides financial support for younger Veterans to serve as guardians on Honor Flight journeys. In 2023, WHMH has covered the expenses for a total of…
Oh, what a heartwarming scene it was, as Welcome Home Military Heroes and Honor Flight came together to welcome home our beloved veterans! Over 70 of our Heroes, who had fought in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, were welcomed back to Santa Maria Airport with open arms. The significance of this event cannot be overstated, for it was the…
A Call to Central Coast Residents: Welcome Home Over 70 Veterans It’s time to show our appreciation for those who have given so much! We would like to invite you to join us in welcoming home over 70 veterans from WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. Unfortunately, these heroes did not receive the welcome they deserved when they returned home from their…
