When the Rev. Edward Busch first heard the Rev. Babs Marie Meairs, a fellow Episcopal priest, speak at the altar, he noticed the awe of his congregation.

Few had seen a female priest before. But as he observed her, his awe became “awww,” he said.

Now married 31 years, Busch and Meairs shared something significant this weekend. Both are military veterans and were among three married couples on the fall Honor Flight San Diego trip to Washington, D.C.

Veterans and their caregivers returned Sunday to San Diego International Airport.

Until now, Honor Flight San Diego hasn’t allowed spouses to be guardians on the three-day semi-annual trips to visit military memorials. But for the couples, it was different. All spouses were veterans and so they were allowed for the first time.

In this case,

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