A record setting tribute to honor Nebraska's heroes who served in Vietnam.
An Honor Flight took off early this morning to celebrate the service of 500 combat veterans.
It's the largest group ever taken from a single state.
Today, the Veterans toured Washington D.C. and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
They also heard from former Secretary of State and former Nebraska Senator Chuck Hagel at a special ceremony.
Stay with KMTV Action 3 News for the latest on this developing story. KMTV Action 3 News reporter Nick Starling is in Washington, D.C. and will bring you the emotional story tonight at 4, 5 and 6.
