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Inside the Permian Basin Honor Flight: More than a trip for the veterans who served
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Gabriella Meza , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· July 4, 2026
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Key points The program has helped a large number of veterans, with over 1,200 participants so far. Further information about this program is available from local sources, including KMID ABC Big 2.
In the Permian Basin area, a program exists to honor veterans. It provides trips to Washington, D.C. for those who have served.
The program has helped a large number of veterans, with over 1,200 participants so far. These veterans come from the surrounding regions, including the Concho Valley and Big Country.
Further information about this program is available from local sources, including KMID ABC Big 2. They have reported on the efforts of the Permian Basin Honor Flight, which relies on support from medical professionals and volunteers to operate.
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Category: local Published: July 4, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the Permian Basin area, a program exists to honor veterans. It provides trips to Washington, D.C. for those who have served. The program has helped a large number of veterans, with over 1,200…
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