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- The North Country Honor Flight has officially begun its new season, according to WPTZ, marking the start of a series of trips to Washington, D.C., for veterans.
- The organization facilitates these flights to allow veterans to visit memorials built in their honor in the nation's capital.
- The commencement of the season included a ceremony featuring participation from local students.
The North Country Honor Flight has officially begun its new season, according to WPTZ, marking the start of a series of trips to Washington, D.C., for veterans.
The organization facilitates these flights to allow veterans to visit memorials built in their honor in the nation’s capital. The upcoming summer season provides opportunities for first-time veterans to participate in these commemorative trips.
Ceremony and Community Participation
The commencement of the season included a ceremony featuring participation from local students. Among those involved were a seventh grader from Beekmantown Middle School and students from CV-TEC.
The ceremony and the organization’s activities in the Plattsburgh area also involve the use of a B-17 bus.
Leadership and Mission
Barrie Finnegan serves as the executive director of the North Country Honor Flight. The New York-based organization is dedicated to honoring veterans through these organized visits to Washington, D.C.