MONROE - The Honor Flight Network recognizes American veterans for their sacrifices and achievements by flying them to Washington, D.C. to see national memorials at no cost.
Badger Honor Flight is a regional affiliate of the national Honor Flight Network. The purpose of the Honor Flight Network is to ensure that WWII and terminally ill veterans from any war have the opportunity to see the memorials that have been erected in their honor. In the spring of 2012, Badger Honor Flight also began accepting applications from Korean War veterans.
The Honor Flight Network provides all amenities to the veterans, including all transportation, meals and lodging, at no cost. The only money veterans need is if they want to buy a souvenir for themselves.
All veterans and guardians interested in flying out of the Madison hub must submit an application to Badger Honor Flight. This hub primarily serves veterans in Columbia, Dane, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Richland, Sauk and parts of Dodge counties.
Veterans and guardians are selected for flights on a first-come, first-served basis.
Top priority is given to WWII veterans who have not yet visited their memorial. Exceptions will be made for terminally ill veterans (from any conflict or war) who have never visited war or conflict memorials in Washington, D.C. If a doctor certifies that a veteran is terminally ill, he or she receives priority status. Next priority will be Korean War veterans, then Vietnam veterans and then later conflicts. If you served anywhere at any time during the these dates, you are considered a veteran of that war/conflict:
n WW II: December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
n Korean War: June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955
n Vietnam War: February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
The veterans on every flight are accompanied by volunteer guardians who make sure the veterans stay with the group and take care of any special needs. Guardians are responsible for paying their $500 trip fee on their own; their fee is not covered by the donations that are collected.
The first Badger Honor Flight took place in April of 2010. In just more than two years, more than 500 veterans have taken an Honor Flight.
For more information or to apply, contact the Honor Flight Network at (608) 616-0243 or via email at info@badgerhonorflight.org. Information and applications for veterans and guardians are also available at www.badgerhonorflight.org.
Badger Honor Flight is a regional affiliate of the national Honor Flight Network. The purpose of the Honor Flight Network is to ensure that WWII and terminally ill veterans from any war have the opportunity to see the memorials that have been erected in their honor. In the spring of 2012, Badger Honor Flight also began accepting applications from Korean War veterans.
The Honor Flight Network provides all amenities to the veterans, including all transportation, meals and lodging, at no cost. The only money veterans need is if they want to buy a souvenir for themselves.
All veterans and guardians interested in flying out of the Madison hub must submit an application to Badger Honor Flight. This hub primarily serves veterans in Columbia, Dane, Green, Iowa, Jefferson, Lafayette, Richland, Sauk and parts of Dodge counties.
Veterans and guardians are selected for flights on a first-come, first-served basis.
Top priority is given to WWII veterans who have not yet visited their memorial. Exceptions will be made for terminally ill veterans (from any conflict or war) who have never visited war or conflict memorials in Washington, D.C. If a doctor certifies that a veteran is terminally ill, he or she receives priority status. Next priority will be Korean War veterans, then Vietnam veterans and then later conflicts. If you served anywhere at any time during the these dates, you are considered a veteran of that war/conflict:
n WW II: December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
n Korean War: June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955
n Vietnam War: February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
The veterans on every flight are accompanied by volunteer guardians who make sure the veterans stay with the group and take care of any special needs. Guardians are responsible for paying their $500 trip fee on their own; their fee is not covered by the donations that are collected.
The first Badger Honor Flight took place in April of 2010. In just more than two years, more than 500 veterans have taken an Honor Flight.
For more information or to apply, contact the Honor Flight Network at (608) 616-0243 or via email at info@badgerhonorflight.org. Information and applications for veterans and guardians are also available at www.badgerhonorflight.org.