APPLETON – Missions of Honor is expanding eligibility for its 2027 Old Glory Honor Flight season, giving more Northeast Wisconsin veterans the opportunity to visit military memorials in Washington, D.C., at no cost.
Under the new guidelines, veterans who served on active duty on or before July 1, 1991, can apply regardless of where they were stationed or which branch of the U.S. military they served in. The organization is especially encouraging women veterans to apply.
Old Glory Honor Flight began in Appleton in 2009 and is part of the National Honor Flight Network. Its one-day trips bring veterans to the nation’s capital to visit memorials honoring their service. Trained volunteer escorts and a volunteer medical team accompany the veterans. The program serves residents across Northeast Wisconsin, including Forest and Oconto counties.
Veterans can learn more and find the application at missionsofhonor.org. The program uses a waitlist and gives priority to veterans with a terminal illness. Anyone helping a veteran apply should make sure the veteran knows the application is being submitted on their behalf. For application assistance, call Missions of Honor at 920-257-2563.
Published on: Nov 9, 2026 at 3:20 pm