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East Texas veterans return from all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C.

Fifteen East Texas veterans returned Wednesday night from a three-day trip to Washington D.C. organized by Brookshire Grocery Co.'s annual Heroes Flight program. The veterans visited military memorials including Arlington National Cemetery, the U.S. Capitol, and the World War II Memorial.

Where
Longview, Gregg County; Washington D.C.
When
Wednesday, October 22, 2026 (veterans returned); trip was October 20-22, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Gregg

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • Bill ParrymoreU.S. Air Force veteran who participated in Heroes Flight
  • Joan FudalaU.S. Army veteran (retired master sergeant) who participated in Heroes Flight
  • Eric CummingsU.S. Air Force veteran (retired sergeant) who participated in Heroes Flight
  • U.S. Rep. Nathaniel MoranRepublican congressman from Tyler who gave Capitol tour
  • Brookshire Grocery Co.Sponsor of Heroes Flight program
  • American AirlinesPartner in Heroes Flight program
  • Envoy AirPartner in Heroes Flight program

The facts

  • Fifteen East Texas veterans and 15 from Tulsa, Oklahoma participated in Heroes Flight to Washington D.C.2
  • Heroes Flight program has given hundreds of veterans since 2010 trips to the nation's capital.2
  • Brookshire's operates in four states and rotates the annual Heroes Flight to different areas each year.2
  • Veterans visited the U.S. Capitol, Arlington National Cemetery, and World War II Memorial during the trip.2
  • U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran gave veterans a tour of the U.S. Capitol and took them onto the Senate floor.2
  • Female veterans on the trip received custom plaques at the Military Women's Memorial highlighting their service.2
  • The trip is a partnership between Brookshire's, American Airlines and Envoy Air.2

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Joan Fudala Her trip was 'awe-inspiring' and humbling to see monuments honoring service and sacrifice.2
  • Joan Fudala Brookshire's went above and beyond to support the veterans on the trip.2
  • Eric Cummings Moran's Capitol tour was 'spectacular' and changed his mind about the congressman.2
  • Eric Cummings He had a great time and walked away with more friends from the trip.2

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • East Texas veterans visit military memorials in D.C. Tuesday

    KLTV.com

  • HEROES FLIGHT: East Texas women veterans honored at Military Women’s Memorial

    KLTV.com

  • Heroes Flight: East Texas veterans visit army museum before flying home

    KLTV.com

  • ‘It’s incredible’: East Texas veterans return home from Heroes Flight to Washington, D.C.

    Longview News-Journal

Sources

Outlets: 2 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. East Texas veterans visit military memorials in D.C. Tuesday KLTV.com Not rated, October 20, 2026
  2. ‘It’s incredible’: East Texas veterans return home from Heroes Flight to Washington, D.C. Longview News-Journal Not rated, October 22, 2026

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