The application deadline for the Southern Iowa Honor Flights upcoming flight to Washington DC on September 10th is tomorrow. Applications are available online for download at southerniowahonorflight.com and must be mailed to PO Box 592, Knoxville, Iowa. The Southern Iowa Honor Flights goal is to take as many WWII, Korean and Vietnam Veterans as possible to Washington DC to see their respective memorials.
Organizers of the flight are also in the process of collecting donations to cover the cost of the flight. Expenses include one night and two meals in Des Moines prior to departure, the cost of the flight itself as well as transportation and meals in Washington, D.C. Organizers also plan to provide shirts and caps for the veterans who are on the flight. For more information click here: http://www.southerniowahonorflight.com/donations.html