Former U.S. President Barack Obama surprised a plane full of World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans in honor of Veterans Day.

On Monday, November 10, a nonprofit organization, The Honor Flight Network, took several retired veterans on a complimentary tour of Washington, D.C.

“I appreciate that Obama did that. Most of the retirees… REALLY appreciated that he stopped by to appreciate them for their service,” wrote one user.

In an Instagram video, Barack Obama revealed how his surprise unfolded and how it was received by the veterans

The clip, shared on his official Instagram account on Veteran’s Day, November 11, showed that the surprise had actually taken place a day earlier.

The 64-year-old former President boarded the aircraft and spoke through the intercom, greeting pass

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