Apply for an Honor Flight from Sioux FallsMidwest Honor Flight recognizes American veterans for your sacrifices and achievements by flying you to Washington, D.C. to see YOUR memorial at no cost. Top priority is given to World War II and terminally ill veterans from all wars. We also include Korean War and Vietnam War veterans. In order for Midwest Honor Flight to achieve this goal, guardians fly with the veterans on every flight providing assistance and helping veterans have a safe, memorable and rewarding experience. Veterans are flown on a "First to Apply, First to Fly" policy.
For what you and your comrades have given to us, please consider this a small token of appreciation from all of us at Midwest Honor Flight and the Honor Flight Network. If you are a Veteran and would like to experience an Honor Flight at no cost to you, please complete the application at left. If you know of someone who is a World War II veteran or a veteran with a terminal illness, please fill out an application and send it in on their behalf. And remember, every veteran flies free. Please Note: At this time, we are only accepting applications from WWII, Korean, and Vietnam veterans as well as terminally ill veterans of any conflict. The service dates for each conflict are as follows: WWII : December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946 Korean War: June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955 Vietnam War: February 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975 If you served ANYWHERE at ANY TIME, in ANY BRANCH, and in ANY COMPONENT (Active, Reserves, or National Guard) during the above dates you are considered a Veteran of that war/conflict. ESTIMATED APPLICATION WAIT TIME:
WWII Veterans: NEXT FLIGHT Korean Veterans: 6-12 MONTHS Vietnam Veterans: 2-3 YEARS |
One Final Tour with HONOR!As a reminder, we fill seats based on those who first apply with priority always being given to WWII and terminally ill veterans.
Not a veteran? Become a Guardian for one of our Honor Flights! You'll see everything that these heroes will see but you will be giving back at the same time - ensuring that each veterans has a safe and enjoyable experience in our nation's capitol. CLICK HERE to apply for a Guardian position.
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Flight Day
The trip begins with a celebratory send-off, including a presentation of the colors, and volunteers cheering and waving flags. The men and women who comprise the veteran group wear their Midwest Honor Flight shirts and hats, often with their war medals pinned to them. They board a commercial jet and head to D.C. for a one day trip they will talk about for the rest of their lives.
All veterans will visit Arlington National Cemetery to witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Some tours may be granted the honor of participating in the Wreath Laying Ceremony, four Midwest Honor Flight veterans lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Veterans will also see JFK's burial site, the Arlington House, and the Iwo Jima Memorial (Marine Corps War Memorial).
One of the stops will be the WWII Memorial, which opened in 2004 when the youngest of the WWII veterans were in their late seventies. The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. The tour will also include visits to the Korean, Vietnam, and Lincoln memorials.
Then we return to the airport to depart back to Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Sioux Falls Regional Airport). Community members and family are invited to the welcome home celebration which takes place in the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Please arrive about 10 minutes prior to our arrival time. Text "@mwhfupdate" to 81010 for updates on flights and scheduling for future Missions and events.
All veterans will visit Arlington National Cemetery to witness the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Some tours may be granted the honor of participating in the Wreath Laying Ceremony, four Midwest Honor Flight veterans lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Veterans will also see JFK's burial site, the Arlington House, and the Iwo Jima Memorial (Marine Corps War Memorial).
One of the stops will be the WWII Memorial, which opened in 2004 when the youngest of the WWII veterans were in their late seventies. The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. The tour will also include visits to the Korean, Vietnam, and Lincoln memorials.
Then we return to the airport to depart back to Sioux Falls, South Dakota (Sioux Falls Regional Airport). Community members and family are invited to the welcome home celebration which takes place in the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Please arrive about 10 minutes prior to our arrival time. Text "@mwhfupdate" to 81010 for updates on flights and scheduling for future Missions and events.
