Dear Friend,
We invite you to be a part of something historic and deeply meaningful — OPERATION HONOR; the first time our U.S. Air Force will fly the Honor Flight Dayton mission departure from Wright-Patterson AFB, taking place Sunday, September 21, 2025. Whether you attend, donate, or spread the word, your support brings dignity, healing, and celebration to our nation’s veterans.
Event Schedule
Friday, September 19 – National POW/MIA Recognition Day
1100: C-17 “Spirit of the Hanoi Taxi” Unveiling with Guest Speaker Maj Gen (R) Edward Mechenbier
Location: Wright-Patterson AFB)
Saturday, September 20
1730: OPERATION HONOR VIP and Veteran Dinner Party Hosted by the
Dayton Development Coalition (DDC) & JobsOhio
Location: National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF)
Sunday, September 21
0630: Honor Flight departs via the Spirit of the Hanoi Taxi and Spirit of Fairborn C-17s
1800: OPERATION HONOR Welcome Home Celebration (Featuring: Lee Greenwood and Ricky Lee)
2000: Spirit of the Hanoi Taxi andSpirit of Fairborn C-17s Return Honor Dayton Veterans
Location: Wright-Patterson AFB
Free Event - Ticket(s) Required
So, join us Sept. 21 for the OPERATION HONOR Welcome Home Concert with Lee Greenwood, Ricky Lee & Stranger!
Be part of the amazing experience...click on this link to reserve your tickets
This website also provides parking instructions as well as some Do's and Don'ts
to make your experience safe and comfortable
Let’s give 150 veterans & ex-POWs the welcome they deserve!
Donating - Why Your Financial Gift Matters
Though the event is free, every dollar you kindly contribute helps provide our aging heroes a once-in-a-lifetime journey to visit the memorials built in their honor. For many, this experience represents long-awaited recognition, healing, and closure. Your generosity ensures these veterans are celebrated, remembered, and honored in a way they deeply deserve.
With your support, we can give dignity, gratitude, and joy to those who gave so much for our freedom.
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With deepest thanks,
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