Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter escorts WWII and Korean War veterans on Honor Flight to DC

Heroes past and present gathered in D.C. to pay tribute to America's men and women in uniform.

An Honor Flight of World War II and Korean War veterans from South Carolina landed Wednesday at D.C.'S Reagan National Airport.

The veterans will get a tour of the city's military memorials from a man they inspired -- who is now inspiring others.

Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter spoke with FOX 5's Bob Barnard about why he escorted the group of veterans to D.C.