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Romeoville Vets Sought for World War II Honor Flight

Flights depart Midway Airport and return the same day.

Honor Flight Chicago is seeking Romeoville-area veterans who are intersted in being part of a free honor flight to visit the World War II monument in Washington, DC.

Read: Honor Flight Stirs Memories for Local Veterans

The nonprofit organization transports veterans and their guardians to Washington DC to see the monument and back again. On the day of the honor flight, guests should arrive at Midway Airport for check-in by 4:30 a.m. Flights typically return to Chicago between 8:30 and 9 p.m.

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The following upcoming honor flights are scheduled:

  • Wednesday, June 12
  • Wednesday, July 10
  • Wednesday, Aug. 7
  • Thursday, Sept. 12
  • Wednesday, Oct. 2
  • Wednesday, Oct. 30

Veterans or their families can apply to get on the Honor Flight waiting list by downloading an application form.

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