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Upon the conclusion of Mission 11, the Board of Directors of Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois announced the 12th mission to transport Veterans to Washington D.C. is scheduled for Tuesday, May 7, 2024. “The generosity of Southern Illinois just keeps coming,” said Bryan Questelle, chairman. “Thanks to the donations made, we’re able to continue […]

Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois will return to Washington DC on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Veterans can register on our web site to be considered for the flight.  Mission 10 on May 9th, 2023, carried our  700th veteran. We expect our 800th veteran to be carried on Mission 11.

Area veterans will have even more chances to be served by Veterans Honor Flight thanks to an influx of funding from Herrin’s Harrison-Bruce Foundation. Treasurer Randy Youngblood made the announcement Friday at a volunteer appreciation dinner being held to thank the hundreds of volunteers who make Veterans Honor Flight possible. The Harrison-Bruce Foundation has provided […]

Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois recognized the team of over 300 volunteers that contribute to each flight at a dinner held at The Pavilion in Marion. “We are only able to continue this mission because of the work all of you put in,” board chairman Bryan Questelle said.  During the dinner, the board recognized […]

With each flight, dedicated photographers are taken to DC with our Honored Veterans to capture the day. These photographers donate their time, skill, and products to our Veterans. With Flight 9, Courtney Paige of Boulder Creek Photography and Kasey Wolters of KC Photography took on the challenge. Over 2,000 photos were taken. Photos are available, […]

The Board of Directors of Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois were saddened to learn of the passing of long-time Honor Flight volunteer, Daniel E. “Lt. Dan” Finke. Lt. Dan became a member of the Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois (“VHFSI”) team from the beginning. Lt. Dan served as Volunteer Coordinator for VHFSI. Lt. […]

We are so excited to tell you that the O’Charley’s 5K on the Runway is back this year! On November 11, 2022, join us on the runway at Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois to run the 5th annual 5K under the runway lights! Runners and walkers from throughout the area are invited to come out […]

Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois announced plans for a tenth flight honoring area veterans during the Welcome Home Celebration for Flight 9 on October 4, 2022. Since 2017, Veterans Honor Flight has transported over 690 veterans to Washington D.C. to see the memorials built in their honor. Flight 10 will carry the 700th Veteran […]