Stars and Stripes Honor Flight expands eligibility to more Wisconsin veterans

MILWAUKEE— More Wisconsin veterans will soon have the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., through Stars and Stripes Honor Flight.

The organization is expanding eligibility to include veterans who served during the Cold War and Desert Storm. Applications are now open, but those veterans are not expected to fly until next year.

The program provides veterans with free trips to Washington, D.C., to visit memorials honoring their service. Older veterans and those with serious health concerns will continue to receive priority…

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