ASHWAUBENON, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The public is invited to welcome Korean and Vietnam war-era veterans as they return from an honor flight this weekend.
The Flight of Champions, part of the Stars & Stripes Honor Flight program, is expected to land at Green Bay Austin Straubel International Airport around 7:30 p.m. Saturday.
The veterans will be returning from Washington, D.C., where they will have spent the day visiting memorials in their honor.
Spectators are urged to arrive early for the best viewing spots. The concourse will open just before 6 p.m. Those who need to sit will be allowed to bring small bag chairs.
Parking will be available for free in the long-term parking lot.
Inside the airport, live music, flag giveaways and honor guards are scheduled.
There are three honor flights traveling from Wisconsin that day; one from Austin Straubel and two from Milwaukee.
Flight of Champions sponsors include the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks and Oneida Nation.
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