(From Flag City Honor Flight)

Flag City Honor Flight (FCHF) is preparing for its 33rd mission on October 14th to take 77 Veterans, primarily from the Vietnam War era to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials built in their honor.

This will be Flag City Honor Flight’s fourth and final flight of 2025.

The organization relies on community donations and flight sponsorships to continue the mission.  As a 100% volunteer-led organization, every dollar received goes directly toward honoring and thanking Veterans for their service.

Schedule: Departing from Toledo Express Airport in the morning, Veterans will embark on a one-day trip of a lifetime. The itinerary includes visits to the Air Force Memorial, Navy Memorial, Iwo Jima Memorial, Korean Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, WWII Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetery for the Changing of the Guard. Veterans do not pay to fly.

General Flight Details:
5:30 a.m. – Veterans & Guardians arrive at Eugene F Kranz Toledo Express Airport
6:30 a.m. – Depart for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

9:15 a.m. – Tour Marine Memorial

10:30 a.m. – Attend Changing of the Guard Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery

11:45 a.m. – Tour Air Force Memorial

12:30 p.m. – Lunch and tour Navy Memorial
2:00 p.m. – Tour WWII, Korean and Vietnam Memorials

4:30 p.m. – Dinner and tour Military Women’s Memorial

8:00 p.m. – Depart Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
9:00 p.m. – Arrive at Grand Aire Hanger & Welcome Home celebration

Welcome Home Celebration:
The public is invited to a Welcome Home celebration to honor returning Veterans.
Doors Open: 7:00 p.m.
Approximate time Flight Expected: 9:00 p.m.
Location: 11777 W. Airport Service Rd, Swanton, OH 43558

Attendees are encouraged to wave flags, cheer loudly, and shake hands with returning Veterans.