WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) -- Early Sunday morning, 32 local veterans boarded a flight from T.F. Green Airport to Washington, D.C., taking part in an Honor Flight to see monuments and memorials dedicated to their service. Among them was Navy Veteran Will Barbeau, who 12 News surprised with a free trip to take part on the Honor Flight on Street Stories earlier this month. MORE: WWII veteran surprised with Honor Flight trip for 100th birthday 12 News military analyst Lieutenant General Reginald Centracchio and Director of Rhode island's Office of Veterans services Kasim Yarn also traveled with the Veterans. The Rhode island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub has flown about 1,000 Veterans to D.C. over the years. Big @HonorFlightRI send off for local veterans heading to D.C. 1st is Mr. Barbeau who we featured on @StreetStories12 this month. @wpri12 @JohnnyVillella pic.twitter.com/PXkFYmiGKM— Mike Montecalvo (@mmontecalvotv) March 30, 2025 Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less