Northeast Wisconsin residents are invited to Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport on June 20 to welcome home U.S. veterans on the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight of Champions.
On that day, 180 Korean War, Vietnam and Vietnam-era veterans from northeast, southeast and east-central Wisconsin will take one flight from Green Bay and two from Milwaukee to Washington, D.C., accompanied by representatives of the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and Milwaukee Bucks. Packers alumni will participate.
Veterans will visit the memorials built to recognize their service and sacrifice, and to experience a full day of honor and thanks for their efforts. Welcome home celebrations will be held in Milwaukee and Green Bay. Thousands of small flags will be given to participants until they are all handed out. The Oneida Nation Honor Guard will be on hand as veterans depart the plane…