APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – Old Glory Honor Flight is gearing its latest trip toward local Korean War veterans.
The Return to Korea trip, planned for May 2020, will take up to 50 veterans living in Northeast Wisconsin back to their former battlegrounds.
“Our recent Return to Nam trip has shown us the healing power of having vets return to their former battlegrounds,” said Renee Schroeder, board member of Old Glory Honor Flight.
“With the participation of the South Korean government, the opportunity to do this is just too important to miss.”
To be eligible for the free trip, you must have served in the Korea War between the dates of June 27, 1950 – October 15, 1954.
US Navy vets serving in the waters off the Korean peninsula during that time frame are also eligible.
Each veteran is encouraged to bring along a “guardian” who is at least one generation younger than themselves and can physically act as a companion and caretaker for the veteran. Guardians must pay $500 to go on the trip.
Those interested in going may fill out an application online.
The veterans will be chosen at random.
