An Honor Flight is taking place this weekend for veterans from the area. The non-profit organization transports veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. 72 veterans from World War II, post-World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam and the Cold War era will depart from Westchester County Airport on Saturday morning and return later in the evening.
Honor Flight called on residents to attend the 6:30am send off rally and the 8pm welcome home event.
Five Fairfield County veterans and three from Putnam County will be on Mission 23. Of the 72 total veterans, 18 are World War II or post-World War II; 36 are Korean War veterans; 15 are post-Korean War and Cold War veterans; 3 are Vietnam veterans.
