​Once an application is submitted, it will be processed and added to our list.  We contact our veterans when we have a seat available, ususally about 6 weeks before flight day.  We schedule flights as funds are available and fly approx 80 veterans per flight. Veterans are flown on a first apply, first fly basis with priority given to  WWII, Korean War and terminally ill veterans from all conflicts. Thank you for your patience. We will get each veteran to Washington D.C. as quickly as we can. ​

Please Note:​
Real ID Law To Be Enforced Effective May 3, 2025 Real ID, Enhanced Drivers License or Passport will be Required to Pass Thru Airport TSA Checkpoints by Veterans, Guardians, Flight Crew & All Gate Side Volunteers

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​Here is the official word on Veteran applications from the national website:

Official Honor Flight Network Press Release

• Honor Flight Network recognizes American veterans for your sacrifices and achievements by flying you to Washington, D.C. to see YOUR memorial at no cost. Top priority is given to World War II and terminally ill veterans from all wars.
• In order for Honor Flight Network to achieve this goal, guardians fly with the veterans on every flight providing assistance and helping veterans have a safe, memorable and rewarding experience.
• For what you and your comrades have given to us, please consider this a small token of appreciation from all of us at Honor Flight Network.
• It is truly Honor Flight Network’s privilege to fly our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at the memorials built in their honor. Our highest priority is to the aging World War II veterans along with any veteran facing terminal illness. Other veterans such as the Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans are included in our program and will be addressed in the near future. (Some hubs are already accepting applications for Korean and Vietnam War Veterans.)
• ​If you know of someone who is a World War II, Korean, Vietnam Era Veteran or a Veteran with a terminal illness, please fill out an application and send it in. Our goal for 2023 is to fly as many Veterans as possible. And remember, every veteran flies free.

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​For further information, please contact us at (269) 273-4545 or via email us at info@talonsouthonorflight.org