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Live coverage: Big Sky Honor Flight

3rd & 7 37yd

#mthonorflight organizers say they are taking wire cutters if needed.

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 11:23:24 AM
84 veterans will be making #mthonorflight .

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 11:28:11 AM
It is 5:30 a.m. And veterans are already lining up for #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdCFOPCYAAFzCS.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 11:30:57 AM
All veterans will be outfitted with special Honor Flight T-shirts. #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdCqgbCQAAiKvo.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 11:33:30 AM
#mthonorflight veterans getting acquainted. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdER3VCAAA2NhR.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 11:40:33 AM
#mthonorflight veterans getting acquainted. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdER3VCAAA2NhR.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 11:40:33 AM
Stan Dreyer who said he is willing to be arrested to see his memorial has arrived. #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdFhKxCYAA-TR5.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 11:45:58 AM
Mayor Tom Hanel has arrived to see #mthonorflight off. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdFyKDCUAAQMpj.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 11:47:07 AM
Checking and double-checking the manifest if #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdGDh2CMAAjbob.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 11:48:19 AM
#mthonorflight veterans take time out for a coffee break. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdGYFLCQAE6qSs.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 11:49:43 AM
Getting reacquainted with those who fought in World War II. #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdGrPpCMAAB1gT.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 11:51:01 AM
#mthonorflight Mayor Tom Hanel chats up the veterans. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdJFZLCEAAno9N.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 12:01:33 PM
Bill Kennedy with the Gazette's front page announcing #mthonorflight is "undeterred." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdLPtYCAAA6gF0.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 12:10:59 PM
#mthonorflight receives nourishment from RSVP. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdLglOCUAMz_FL.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 12:12:08 PM
Methodically making their way to the gate. #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWdPloUCUAAX5Yf.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 12:29:58 PM
#MTHonorFlight has landed! (At Dulles). Rumor is #veterans can visit monuments... But bathrooms may be closed because of #shutdown .

by Sanjay Talwani via twitter 10/13/2013 5:54:21 PM
#mthonorflight greeted with water canons. Veterans erupt in applause!!

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 5:59:29 PM
Follow @bguken for updates on the Billings #mthonorflight in Washington, D.C.

by Chris Cioffi via twitter 10/13/2013 6:00:19 PM
Water cannon welcoming the #mthonorflight to DC http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWebgj6CEAIvf01.jpg

by TesterPress via twitter 10/13/2013 6:01:40 PM
Sen. Jon Tester and wife Sharla greet #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWecj0XCUAAZGYI.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:06:15 PM
A welcoming committee greets #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWec7qDCQAAsYHV.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:07:53 PM
Strangers gather to greet #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWedTwWCYAAeAuo.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:09:31 PM
Giving thanks to #mthonorflight . Veterans greeted by deafening shouts and whoops of support. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWedlArCUAA_PBh.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:10:42 PM
#mthonorflight given heroes welcome! http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWedxyKCMAALdS_.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:11:34 PM
#mthonorflight members dissolve in tears while being greeted by strangers thanking them for their service.

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:13:16 PM
A debt of gratitude for #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWeerx9CQAAFGVJ.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:15:32 PM
Heroes' welcome for #MTHonorFlight has begun. (Clifford Bailey takes the handshakes.) http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWeeufYCIAAnqc2.jpg

by Sanjay Talwani via twitter 10/13/2013 6:15:43 PM
#mthonorflight keeps coming, greeted to bear hugs from passersby wanting to thank Greatest Generation. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWefbRXCMAECn45.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:18:47 PM
Waiting in line to hug a member of #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWef0zZCQAA_Qs1.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:20:31 PM
Jon and Sharla Tester welcoming #MTHonorFlight to DC. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWef6UcCQAAIfjP.jpg

by Sanjay Talwani via twitter 10/13/2013 6:20:54 PM
Overcome with emotion at meeting the Greatest Generation, #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWegWzOCYAEH6Dc.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:22:50 PM
Carrie Moffet of Billings Clinic prepares to plant a kiss on the cheek if a member of #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWeh3iGCIAADt5w.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:29:27 PM
Sen. Jon Tester shakes the hand of every veteran aboard #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWeiKLYCEAAqpj3.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:30:43 PM
A round of hugs for everyone from #mthonorflight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWeioBpCMAAA4_a.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:32:45 PM
#mthonorflight greeted by strains of "God Bless America." http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWekABTCMAEwQTK.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:38:46 PM
Make no mistake, #mthonorflight has arrived. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWekOSDCUAAhCiK.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:39:44 PM
Robert Russell of Helena and other #veterans greeted by scouts as #MTHonorFlight lands in DC. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWek4eZCYAEZebV.jpg

by Sanjay Talwani via twitter 10/13/2013 6:42:37 PM
A young sailor's welcome to #mthonorflight .

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:42:43 PM
Welcoming the veterans on the #mthonorflight http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWelAYbCIAEkqRn.jpg

by TesterPress via twitter 10/13/2013 6:43:09 PM
A Montana-flag greeting for the #MTHonorFlight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWelxbhCMAA8bZW.jpg

by Sanjay Talwani via twitter 10/13/2013 6:46:30 PM
Boarding color-coded buses for National Mall. #mthonorflight http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWemVM3CMAAnfkz.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:48:57 PM
Cheering on #mthonorflight as it heads for National Mall. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWem44yCcAAz3ub.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:51:23 PM
Oxygen needed for #MtHonorFlight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWenV5MCAAAOQWM.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:53:22 PM
Well-wishers line the sidewalk at Dulles to see #MtHonorFlight caravan to National Mall. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWensAqCcAAb3QY.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:54:53 PM
Bus driver gets Cub Scouts to chant, "USA." #MtHonorFlight . http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BWeoM6KCIAAcSou.jpg

by Cindy Uken via twitter 10/13/2013 6:57:07 PM