To kick off Military Appreciation Month, hundreds of dignitaries, veterans, volunteers, supporters and leadership of the Honor Flight Network will gather at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. to commemorate the organization’s milestone of bringing 250,000 veterans to our Nation’s Capitol to visit the memorials that honor their service and sacrifice on May 3rd.
WHAT:
Event to commemorate the 250,000th participant in the Honor Flight Network program.
WHO:
– The 250,000th Commemorative Honor Flight participant and hundreds of veterans
– Volunteers, supporters and leadership of the Honor Flight Network
– The Honorable Elizabeth Dole, Event Chairperson
– Speakers include Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs Donald M. Remy, Senator Jerry Moran and Congressman Mark Takano
WHY:
To celebrate Honor Flight Network’s past while charting its course for the future in serving veterans from more recent eras.
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 2 p.m.- 3 p.m.
WHERE:
World War II Memorial, 17th Street NW
Between Constitution Avenue NW and Independence Avenue SW.
The event includes distinguished speakers and guests, military band, Honor Guard and hundreds of seated veterans, volunteers and supporters, set against the backdrop of the World War II Memorial.
For more information visit, Honor Flight Network.
